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State Website Fights Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Public’s Help Needed

Jan 10, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

The State of Connecticut has launched a website to help its efforts at fighting fraud, waste and abuse that cost state programs tens of millions of dollars each year. “FightFraud.ct.gov” is a one-stop source to both (a) educate the public on what constitutes waste, fraud and abuse in government programs, and (b) make it easier for the public to report suspicious conduct. The user-friendly website is an outgrowth of the state’s Interagency Fraud Taskforce. Governor Malloy created the Task Force in 2013 to coordinate efforts by 13 state agencies and strengthen the state's ability to identify, investigate, prosecute and recover state funds. An important part of the website provides ways for the public to report suspected wrongdoing in tax filings,…

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Governor Backs President on Gun Presidential Orders. Do You?

Jan 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement that he will be taking a series of actions to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer: “This is a commonsense issue – and one that demands action. President Obama is doing just that. We cannot sit back and let guns get into the hands of those who shouldn’t have them, and we cannot simply watch almost daily tragedy occur. Too many loved ones have been lost, and too many families have been torn apart by gun violence. That’s why President Obama deserves enormous praise for leading on this issue in Washington, just as we have in Connecticut. It’s time to…

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Governor Attends President’s Gun Violence Prevention Announcement

Jan 5, 2016 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – On Tuesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will visit the White House to attend an announcement by President Obama regarding efforts to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer. Building on the significant steps that have already been taken over the past several years, the President will discuss a series of commonsense executive actions. Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty will also attend the event. (State of Connecticut Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2016

Dec 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Minimum Hourly Wage Will Increase to $9.60; Another Increase to $10.10 is Scheduled for 2017 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the result of a new law he signed last year, Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase from the current rate of $9.15 an hour to $9.60 per hour onJanuary 1, 2016. The change is the second in a series of three scheduled increases under the adopted legislation, which will ultimately see the state’s minimum wage increase to $10.10 on January 1, 2017. “Nobody who works full-time should live in poverty. We believe hardworking men and women, many of whom are supporting families, deserve fair wages,” Governor Malloy said. “I am proud…

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Elected officials and Muslim Leaders to Meet

Dec 12, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--Congressman Himes will be meeting with community members at the al Madany Islamic Center following afternoon prayers at the al Madany Islamic Center, Main Avenue Health Park, 346 Main Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut. Following the conversation, there will be an open press conference to discuss the results of the conversation and to hear from a broad array of leaders about the areas of concern and positive steps that can be taken in Southwestern Connecticut to ensure the safety of all, especially from discrimination or hate-based attacks. Attendees include – Congressman Jim Himes, al Madany Islamic Center spokesman, Farhan Memon, Muslim community leaders from Fairfield County Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, Stamford Mayor David Martin, Norwalk Mayor Harry Riling, State Senator Bob Duff, State Representative…

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What is the No Fly List?

Dec 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

What exactly is the No Fly List? Here is a page from the ACLU's web page https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-think-youre-no-fly-list

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Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy

Dec 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy's executive order seizing firearms and denying purchases to individuals who are on Federal Government "lists". Comment from CCDL President Scott Wilson: "Governor Malloy is planning to take what is in our view unconstitutional executive action that would prohibit firearms purchases and seize firearms of individuals who have not been indicted or convicted for any crime. While we are all concerned about terrorism, this approach is very un-American and shameful”. Wilson Added: "Governor Malloy has gone even further into the deep end than ever before. His planning on denying purchases and likely seizing firearms of individuals are on a list that have not been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing…

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Governor Bans Firearm Permits If On No Fly List

Dec 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on the government watchlists. The Connecticut State Police already performs background checks on those seeking permits to purchase guns in Connecticut, based on Governor Malloy's 2013 gun violence prevention legislation, one of the smartest laws in the nation. Pending federal approval, Governor intends to sign an Executive Order mandating that Connecticut State Police be required to cross-reference the names of those who wish to obtain a permit to own a firearm with the government watchlists. Those with existing permits who are found to be on those watchlist would have their permits revoked, and…

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Syrians Coming To Bridgeport

Nov 16, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Today, Governor Malloy said that Connecticut will continue to accept more than 1,600 refugees from Syria. Arizona, Texas, Michigan and Alabama and President Obama's home state of Illinois is suspending the refugee resettlement. The reason is that it is reported that some of the attackers in France came through Greece as a refugee. The International Institute Of Connecticut (IICONN) located at 670 Clinton Avenue in Bridgeport has been listed as a group accepting the refugess according to the US Refugee Public Affiliate Directory (see http://www.scribd.com/doc/280725813/US-Refugee-Public-Affiliate-Directory). Catholic Charities of Hartford and the International Refugee and Immigrant Services in New Haven will be slated to process the refugees according to the list for Connecticut. According to IICONN's September newsletter: “The U.S.…

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NFL issues statement on public safety

Nov 14, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

NFL: Press Release: The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust. Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats. Following the events in Paris on Friday, we are closely monitoring events and have been in communication with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which have informed us that there are no known threats against NFL stadiums. In addition to our standard procedures described above, there…

State Website Fights Waste, Fraud and Abuse: Public’s Help Needed

Governor Backs President on Gun Presidential Orders. Do You?

Governor Attends President’s Gun Violence Prevention Announcement

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT’S MINIMUM WAGE WILL INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2016

Elected officials and Muslim Leaders to Meet

What is the No Fly List?

Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy

Governor Bans Firearm Permits If On No Fly List

Syrians Coming To Bridgeport

NFL issues statement on public safety

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