State News

Bridgeport’s Margaret E. Morton Honored

#Hartford CT-- In celebration of Black History Month, African American women legislators in the Connecticut General Assembly  nominated Bridgeport's own  Margaret E. Morton, the first African American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the CT Women’s Hall of Fame. During the press conference, legislators and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman also highlighted the contributions of African American women in Connecticut and emphasize the need for more women of color in government.  Bridgeport's City Hall Annex at 999 Broad Street is named in honor of her.   Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame. Joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman and New Haven Mayor Toni N. Harp, they also emphasized the need for…

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Governor Can’t Agree With President On Gun Control

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding an announcement made by President Trump this afternoon that he has directed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to draft regulations regarding bump stocks: “Unfortunately, this has all the hallmarks of a classic bait-and-switch.  We need more than just regulations – we need to make this the law.  In Connecticut, we are going to pass a law banning bump stocks and we firmly believe that the federal government should do the same.  The language in the legislation I proposed this session represents a strong, smart approach to this issue.  I strongly urge federal officials, including President Trump, to take a look at our bill and implement similar legislation nationwide.” Last…

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Orange, CT (February 13, 2018): Connecticut State Troopers seize over one pound of marijuana, over one half kilogram of powder cocaine and approximately $2500.00 in cash during a motor vehicle stop. On February 13, 2018 at approximately 12:30 a.m., troopers from Troop G-Bridgeport were conducting motor vehicle enforcement when they observed a 2004 Acura TSX conduct a motor vehicle violation. Troopers stopped the Acura on Route 114 near New Haven Ave. in Orange. Upon speaking with the Acura occupants, troopers immediately detected the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle and determined that marijuana may still be contained in the vehicle. Troopers initiated an investigation and with the assistance of State Police narcotic detection dog, K9 Silver, troopers located…

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Senator Murphy Votes For “Dreamers”

#WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on Thursday after voting for bipartisan legislation that protects Dreamers and provides them a path to citizenship. The McCain-Coons legislation failed by a vote of 52 to 47. The bipartisan Schumer legislation failed by a vote of 54 to 45. “Today the president blew up the only compromise on immigration that had a chance to pass. It’s unfortunate, but not surprising. His candidacy and presidency have been premised on anti-immigrant grandstanding, and he won’t sign anything that makes things better,” said Murphy.   This press release is made possible by:  

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Three things for CT residents to do on CT Clean Energy Day

There are a few ways to make your home high-performing – and one you’ll truly fall in love with. High-performance homes are airtight, comfortable, and healthy. Assess these three areas to get started. Make sure your home is air-tight with proper insulation. You wouldn’t wear a jacket with holes in it when you go out in the cold, so why allow gaps and poorly-insulated areas to let the frosty air into your home? Sealing cracks and gaps in walls, attics, and crawl spaces as well as around wires, pipes, windows and door frames will help solve that, keeping the warm inside air from escaping. Don’t forget about properly insulating those same walls, attics, crawl spaces and around your ducts too.…

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Amateure Radio Class Offered

Fairfield, Connecticut (February 4, 2018) – The Greater Fairfield Amateur Radio Association (GFARA) is offering an amateur radio technician class at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 77 Building (Building 5) located at 595 Turney Road in Fairfield. Classes will run for 9 weeks from February 7th through April 18th and be held from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The class costs $50 which covers the textbook, handouts, exam fee and a one-year membership to the GFARA Amateur Radio Club. The course will be taught by a team of experienced amateur radio (also referred to as Ham Radio) operators, lead by Larry Gross.   The FCC Technician License exam covers basic regulations, operating practices, and electronics theory, with a focus on VHF and UHF applications. Class Lead Larry Gross said,…

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Governor To Speak At IRIS 5K Run For Refugees

#HARTFORD, CT – On Sunday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will deliver opening remarks at the start of the IRIS 5K Run for Refugees in New Haven.  The event supports the mission of IRIS to enable refugees and other displaced people to establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut’s communities.   This press release is made possible by:  

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Malloy Favors Dreamers

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the following statement regarding the vote in the U.S. Congress this afternoon to end the shutdown of the federal government: “While Congress did reinstate core functions of the federal government, I remain deeply disappointed in the manner in which President Trump and Republican congressional leaders have decided to govern.  While controlling both houses of Congress and the presidency, they continually elect to kick the can down the road on critical issues facing our nation and offer no stability or long-term vision.  In short, it’s a misguided and irresponsible way to run any organization, much less the federal government. “I am also disheartened by the Republicans’ deeply cynical negotiating tactics, creating a false…

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Himes, Blumenthal Introduce Darwin Day

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut introduced a bill to commemorate the 209th anniversary of the birthday of Charles Darwin on February 12, 2018. In doing so, the lawmakers hope to recognize the profound and revolutionary contributions that Darwin made to our understanding of the origins of life and also the example he set of the power of education and knowledge to change the world. “We are lucky to be alive during a time of discoveries more spectacular than our ancestors could even have imagined, from the existence of planets orbiting distant stars to the capacity to cure diseases that have afflicted people for millennia,” said Himes.  “I am confident that we will continue to…

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Federal Funds To Help Connecticut Homeless

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation are applauding the release of $45.8 million in federal grants that will be used towards helping the State of Connecticut reach its goal of ending homelessness.  The grants were received through the U.S. Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Continuum of Care initiative, which provides critically needed support to local programs on the frontlines that serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness. “We’ve set high goals to eliminate homelessness, and we’ve been seeing real results,” Governor Malloy said.  “Ensuring and delivering the availability of housing for everyone is critical to building stronger, safer communities where families thrive and businesses grow.  Over the last several years, our state has built solid…

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