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NEW PRIVACY PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1: ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ADVISES CONNECTICUT CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES OF OPT OUT RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENTS

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today advised Connecticut consumers and businesses of new rights and requirements set to go into effect on January 1, 2025 regarding opt out rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). “We’re all familiar now with the ‘ask site not to track’ pop-ups. Starting January 1, you can install a simple browser extension to answer that question once and for all—and sites you visit will be responsible for knowing and following your preference. This is a key step forward for consumer privacy rights, and I urge consumers on January 1 to take advantage of this right to control their data,” said Attorney General Tong. The CTDPA was enacted in July of last year—one of…

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New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/24 – 12/31/24

Jan 1, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The following are preliminary New Year's holiday stats from Monday, 12/30/24, at 12:00 AM to Tuesday, 12/31/24, at 11:59 PM. from the Connecticut State Police: Calls for service: 2,696 Total Traffic Stops: 651 DUI: 11 Traffic Services (Where CSP provided traffic-related services such as debris removal, assisting with disabled or hazardous motor vehicles, etc.): 186 Motor vehicle crashes: 145 with injuries: 8 with serious injuries: 1 (Glastonbury) with fatal injuries: 1 (Windsor)

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BLUMENTHAL & CONNOLLY INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT & EXPAND NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS

Dec 27, 2024 Alex

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced legislation to preserve and expand America’s national trail system. The Complete America’s Great Trails Act gives a tax credit to landowners who voluntarily make land contributions towards the completion of National Scenic Trails, expanding the trail system and protecting the land from development. Connecticut is home to two of the 11 National Scenic Trails—the Appalachian Trail, which extends 52 miles across the state from Salisbury in the north to Sherman in the south, and the New England Trail, which extends 117 miles across the state from Suffield in the north to Guilford in the south. “The system of National Scenic Trails provides access to truly extraordinary…

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BLUMENTHAL & SWALWELL INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEBT FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS

Dec 22, 2024 Alex

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act, legislation to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to provide meaningful student debt relief to teachers, police officers, public health workers, and others who dedicate their careers to public service. “Our nation’s dedicated public servants make incredible sacrifices for the betterment of our country, and they deserve relief from the immense weight of student debt,” said Blumenthal. “The Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act provides a helping hand to the loyal police officers, teachers, and healthcare workers serving our communities and expands opportunities to ease financial burdens—repaying a debt of gratitude to our public servants.” “We should support students…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT: CONNECTICUT’S 2024 BROADBAND REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR ADVANCEMENTS IN DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND EQUITY

Dec 21, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released the 2024 Connecticut Broadband Report, which details transformative progress made recently in the state’s mission to achieve universal broadband access and close the digital divide. Authored by DEEP in consultation with the Commission for Educational Technology, the Office of Consumer Counsel, and the Office of Policy and Management, the report evaluates the state’s efforts to expand broadband availability, adoption, and affordability, while addressing key challenges to digital equity. Connecticut General Statutes § 16-330c requires DEEP to produce the report biannually and present it to the governor. “Expanding broadband has been a team effort, and I’m proud of the progress we are making together,” Governor…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Dec 20, 2024 Alex

Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or View the List of Locations at 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of extremely cold conditions over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. This is the first time the protocol has been activated this season. Its purpose is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for…

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Senator Tony Hwang Appointed Republican Leader of Aging Committee

Dec 19, 2024 Alex

HARTFORD – Senator Tony Hwang has officially been reappointed by Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding to serve as Chief Deputy Leader of the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus for the upcoming 2025-2026 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. Hwang was also appointed to be the Republican Leader of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Aging Committee. This committee has cognizance over all matters pertaining to senior citizens. Senator Hwang has long championed issues benefiting seniors, furthering efforts to allow Connecticut’s elderly residents to age in the setting of their choice. Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding in his appointment of Hwang said, “Senator Hwang has been a strong leader in our caucus, playing an integral role in accomplishing major goals for Senate Republicans, as…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEARLY 23,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WILL HAVE $30 MILLION IN MEDICAL DEBT ERASED UNDER FIRST ROUND OF STATE’S NEWLY LAUNCHED PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT

Dec 19, 2024 Alex

Letters Will Be Mailed Beginning December 23 Notifying Individuals and Families That Their Medical Debt Has Been Erased (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that nearly 23,000 Connecticut residents who have medical debt will be notified in the coming days that some or all of that debt has been eliminated under the first round of a major initiative his administration launched through a partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt. The nonprofit contracts with state and local governments and leverages public investments to negotiate with hospitals and other providers on the elimination of large, bundled portfolios of qualifying medical debt owed by patients whose income is at or below four times (400%) the federal poverty level…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES $9.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO BENEFIT MUNICIPAL PARKS IN BRIDGEPORT, BRISTOL, AND STAMFORD

Dec 14, 2024 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that the cities of Bridgeport, Bristol, and Stamford are being awarded more than $9.8 million in competitive federal funding that will benefit four municipal park development projects in each city. The funds are provided through the Land and Water Conservation Fund – Outdoor Recreation legacy Partnership grants program (LWCF-ORLP), a nationally competitive program that provides matching grants to cities for park projects in underserved communities. DEEP partnered with each of the municipalities to secure the awards. Partnerships between DEEP and municipalities to secure these awards have had a 100% success rate in 2023 and 2024, with two large-scale development projects being awarded…

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JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT!

Dec 5, 2024 Alex

A Message from the Connecticut State Police: It has come to our attention that an audio recording has been circulating. This recording is a complete misrepresentation and falsely claims to be an official message from the Connecticut State Police. We would like to make it clear that this recording did not originate from our department and should not be treated as an official communication. For reference, we have included an example of this recording with this post. https://static.wixstatic.com/mp3/7adde9_2803dc22ad3f4a6d8011ef2058ea271e.m4a The Connecticut State Police does not have a 'Civil Services Division,' and there is no individual named 'Lieutenant James Perry' employed with our agency at this time. Additionally, the recording provides a phone number—(203) 208-9475—that is not affiliated with any State Police…

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NEW PRIVACY PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1: ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ADVISES CONNECTICUT CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES OF OPT OUT RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENTS

New Year’s Holiday Traffic Stats 12/30/24 – 12/31/24

BLUMENTHAL & CONNOLLY INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT & EXPAND NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS

BLUMENTHAL & SWALWELL INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEBT FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS

GOVERNOR LAMONT: CONNECTICUT’S 2024 BROADBAND REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR ADVANCEMENTS IN DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND EQUITY

GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Senator Tony Hwang Appointed Republican Leader of Aging Committee

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NEARLY 23,000 CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS WILL HAVE $30 MILLION IN MEDICAL DEBT ERASED UNDER FIRST ROUND OF STATE’S NEWLY LAUNCHED PARTNERSHIP WITH NONPROFIT

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES $9.8 MILLION IN FEDERAL GRANTS TO BENEFIT MUNICIPAL PARKS IN BRIDGEPORT, BRISTOL, AND STAMFORD

JURY DUTY SCAM ALERT!

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