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New Criminal ID System

Jan 31, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

MIDDLETOWN, CT – Commissioner James C. Rovella announced that the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) has contracted with IDEMIA Identity & Security USA LLC to replace the state’s Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Master Name Index/Computerized Criminal History (MNI/CCH). IDEMIA provides biometric identity and security solutions to law enforcement, border management and government services. The new Criminal Identification and History Repository System, expected to be completed within 24 months, reaffirms DESPP’s continuing commitment to protect Connecticut residents. The new integrated system will significantly improve the speed and accuracy of fingerprint identification for both criminal and civilian purposes, while providing the ability for Connecticut to meet all federal Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) This press…

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Connecticut To Be A Sanctuary State?

Jan 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Hartford CT-- Representative Geoff Luxenberg proposed Bill 5863 to make Connecticut a sanctuary state to "establish Connecticut a sanctuary state where immigrants are protected and able to live, work and pursue happiness without fear". There is no definition in this bill if the term immigrants are legal or not. What are your thoughts? Connecticut Un Estado Santuario para los Imigrantes #Hartford CT – El representante Geoff Luxenberg propuso una ley, Bill 5863, Connecticut sería un estado de Santuario para "establecer Connecticut un estado santuario donde los inmigrantes están protegidos y capaces de vivir, trabajar y perseguir la felicidad sin temor". No hay definición en este proyecto de ley si el término inmigrantes es para gentes legales o no.

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Governor’s Letter To Citizens As He Leaves For Job In Boston

Jan 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Dear Connecticut residents, This week, I’ll leave office after eight years serving as your Governor. It’s been the best, hardest, most rewarding job I will ever have, and I am deeply thankful to you for allowing me to serve. I’d like to leave you with a few brief, parting thoughts about our state and my hopes for its future. While we will often disagree among ourselves about how our government should operate, or what it should seek to accomplish, always remember that our common interests and beliefs far outweigh the differences between us. We all want good schools, safe and healthy communities, well-paved roads, beautiful parks, a clean environment, and basic services for those in need. We all agree Connecticut…

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Governor Malloy’s Portrait Inveiled

Dec 20, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – The official state portrait of Governor Dannel P. Malloy was unveiled during a ceremony today at the Museum of Connecticut History that was attended by the Governor, First Lady Cathy Malloy, Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, family members and friends, administration officials, and former and current staff members. Commissioning a portrait of each outgoing governor as that person is completing his or her duties in office is a longstanding tradition in Connecticut that dates back to the early 1800s. Since 1910, this collection has been on public display at the museum’s Memorial Hall, which is located inside of the State Library and Supreme Court building in Hartford. Painted by acclaimed Connecticut artist Chris Zhang, a resident of East…

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Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

Nov 28, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), co-chair of Governor-elect Ned Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee, today released the following statement after attending Tuesday’s Policy Summit at Eastern Connecticut State University. “As the incoming governor develops priorities for our state, it’s critical that the voices of Connecticut’s women—especially women of color— are at the table. I am honored to be asked to co-chair the Women’s Policy Transition Committee and I look forward to working to identify areas that impact women and making recommendations to Governor-elect Lamont on ways we can improve.” Last week, Lamont and Lieutenant Governor-elect Susan Bysiewicz announced the formation of 15 Transition Policy Committees and co-chairs for each. Sen. Moore and Karen Jarmoc, President & CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against…

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General Electric Donates to $250,000 to Support Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Oct 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

FARMINGTON, Conn., October 23, 2018 — The American Red Cross is proud to announce it has received a $250,000 donation from General Electric to support the ongoing relief efforts following Hurricane Florence. “We can’t thank everyone at G.E. enough for helping those impacted by Hurricane Florence with this incredibly generous donation,” said Mario Bruno, CEO of the American Red Cross, Connecticut and Rhode Island Region. “We are so grateful to G.E. for helping us ensure that the we can deliver immediate and compassionate assistance to people when they need it most.” In total, in response to Hurricane Florence, the Red Cross and other organizations have provided as many as 129,000overnight stays in emergency shelters across the Carolinas. The Red Cross has provided about 93…

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Connecticut Fallen Heroes 2018 Memorial Tribute

Oct 13, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Prospect CT--Recently, the Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation honored World War II Battle of the Bulge veterans Walter "Bud" Smith and Lou Celentano" as well as the US Navy Sailors killed onboard the USS John McCain when the ship collided with a tanker on August 21, 2017. Also honored were Vietnam veteran Peter G. Curtis. The event was emceed by Miss Fairfield County Outstanding Teen Emerson Forbes. The Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation was found by Mike Mastroni. To see the full ceremony go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTePXqzPmtU&t=2739s

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Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Bridgeport Sailor

Oct 5, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 8, 2018 in honor of U.S. Navy Water Tender 1st Class Stephen Pepe of Bridgeport, who was killed in action in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and whose remains were recently identified and returned to his family. A burial with full military honors is being held Monday in Bourne, Massachusetts. [caption id="attachment_69844" align="aligncenter" width="618"] U.S. Navy PhotoWater Tender 1st Class Stephen Pepe[/caption]

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FEMA Presidential Alert

Oct 3, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS) on the backup date of October 3, 2018 due to ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Florence. The WEA portion of the test commences at 2:18 p.m. EDT, and the EAS portion follows at 2:20 p.m. EDT. The test will assess the operational readiness of the infrastructure for distribution of a national message and determine whether improvements are needed. The WEA test message will be sent to cell phones that are connected to wireless providers participating in WEA. This is the fourth EAS nationwide test and the first national WEA test. Previous EAS national tests…

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State Receives Grant For Out Of State Mental Health Victims of Hurricane Maria

Oct 2, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving a $750,000 federal grant to provide mental health support to children and their families who were evacuated from their homes and are living in Connecticut as a result of Hurricane Maria. The funding, which was granted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will be used by the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), to provide these services at child guidance clinics serving the most heavily affected cities in the state – Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and New Britain – that include mobile crisis, outpatient counseling, medication…

New Criminal ID System

Connecticut To Be A Sanctuary State?

Governor’s Letter To Citizens As He Leaves For Job In Boston

Governor Malloy’s Portrait Inveiled

Senator Moore Named Co-Chair of Gov-elect Lamont’s Women’s Policy Transition Committee

General Electric Donates to $250,000 to Support Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts

Connecticut Fallen Heroes 2018 Memorial Tribute

Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Bridgeport Sailor

FEMA Presidential Alert

State Receives Grant For Out Of State Mental Health Victims of Hurricane Maria

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