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Governor Applauds President Shortening Prions Sentences

Jul 13, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Press Release--Governor Dannel P. Malloy today applauded an announcement by President Barack Obama that he is commuting the sentences of 46 men and women convicted of nonviolent drug offenses who received harsh sentences disproportionate to their crimes.  President Obama noted that overly-harsh sentencing for nonviolent offenses foment a cycle of permanent punishment, making it even harder for those to re-enter society.   “These men and women were not hardened criminals, but the overwhelming majority had been sentenced to at least 20 years.  Fourteen of them had been sentenced to life for nonviolent drug offenses, so their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” President Obama said in a video released on the White House Facebook page.  “I believe that…

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Governor Signs Second Chance Bill

Jul 9, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release )Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined lawmakers, state officials and advocates for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the final passage into law of the “Second Chance Society” legislation the Governor introduced earlier this year.  The package of initiatives is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive workers in Connecticut’s economy.The legislation was approved late last month with a strong bipartisan vote in both chambers of the General Assembly.   “By signing this legislation into law, we are making real, systematic change to our state’s crime fighting strategy. …

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Congressman Himes Former Intern Stabbed To Death

Jul 5, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

Multiple national news sources are reporting that former intern to Congressman Himes was stabbed to death at a Washington DC train station.    He has been identified by police as Kevin Sutherland age 24.    His Linkedin account says he is now a Digital Strategist at New Blue Interactive in DC.  Transit officers found him at the train station in the 200 block of Florida Avenue.  Fire and EMS said he had no signs of life at the scene.  He worked as an intern for Congressman Himes in 2010 assisting in social media.

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Governor Applauds Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation

Jun 30, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy is applauding the Connecticut General Assembly for giving bipartisan, final approval today in favor of the “Second Chance Society” legislation he introduced that is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are being reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut’s economy. “We can truly be tough on crime by being smarter on crime, and that’s why we’re focusing on initiatives that work.  The cycle our system currently encourages – one of permanent punishment – hurts too many families and communities,” Governor Malloy said.  “When we should have been focusing on permanent…

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Jun 28, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today directed the LGBT pride flag to be flown at the Governor’s Residence in Hartford in recognition of the U.S. Supreme Court decision this morning.   “This is a historic moment, and we should recognize and celebrate its significance.  Equality, freedom, justice and liberty – all recognized by the Supreme Court in this ruling that moves our nation forward.  I am proud to fly the pride flag at the Residence today,” Governor Malloy said. (Office of the Governor Press Release)

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Should Mississippi Change Their State Flag?

Jun 22, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

After public outcry, South Carolina Governor calls for the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of the state Capitol Monday.  Should Mississippi change the design of their flag? Después de la protesta pública, el gobernador de Carolina del Sur pide la retirada de la bandera de la Confederación de los terrenos del Capitolio estatal el lunes. En caso de Mississippi cambiar el diseño de su bandera? Após clamor público, South Carolina Governador apela à remoção da bandeira confederada do recinto do estado do Capitólio segunda-feira. Mississippi deve mudar o design do seu pavilhão?

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Fairfield News: First Selectman GE Update

Jun 11, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT--I met with Fairfield's First Selectman Tetreau and asked him about any progress  on General Electric's threat to move out of the state.  General Electric is Fairfield's largest taxpayer and contributes about 3,500 jobs to the local economy.   First Selectman Tetreau said right now his goal is to work with GE and the governor's office to make sure dialogue continues and that GE's viewpoints are heard by the governor and his staff.  Tetreau said bringing up last minute rhetoric in the eleventh hour without being vetted by the assembly without doing an economic impact analysis.  I asked if he is nervous and he said "No not as long as people keep  talking, and are reasonable people, I think…

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Indiana Lures Connecticut Companies

Jun 10, 2015 Stephen Krauchick

The State of Indiana ran a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal Wednesday reaching out to General Electric Co., Aetna Inc. and the Travelers Companies Inc. The ad said Indiana is offering its "support in the wake of Connecticut's looming tax increase, because friends don't let friends pay higher taxes."   El estado de Indiana publicó un anuncio de página completa en el Wall Street Journal Miércoles llegar a General Electric Co., Aetna Inc. y Travelers Companies Inc. El anuncio decía Indiana está ofreciendo su "apoyo a raíz de la inminente subida de impuestos de Connecticut , porque los amigos no dejan a amigos pagan impuestos más altos ". O Estado de Indiana publicou um anúncio de página inteira no…

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