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Reps Concerned About Unemployment Taxes

Dec 16, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD – State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) today expressed serious concerns about an increase in unemployment taxes that Connecticut employers will have to pay starting in 2015. The additional tax is designed to help the state pay off the more than $1 billion it borrowed from the federal government in 2009 to keep its unemployment compensation trust fund solvent. Connecticut is the only state where employers will have to pay this tax. As a result, Connecticut’s employers will have the highest federal unemployment tax rate in the country. “Although employers will see the increase in their federal tax bills, the state is responsible for it,” said Lavielle. “The other seven states with loans outstanding for more than five years all applied for, and obtained, waivers from…

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CT Wins Grant To Make Schools Safer, Heathlier

Dec 5, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

GOV. MALLOY: STATE WINS GRANT TO MAKE SCHOOLS SAFER, HEALTHIER PLACES TO LEARN Additional Funds Awarded for School Emergency Operations Plans (HARTFORD, CT)— Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received two federal grants totaling more than $3.5 million to create safer, more nurturing environments in schools. Connecticut was one of 12 states out of more than 30 that applied to receive a School Climate Transformation grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The $3.3 million grant will help the state expand the infrastructure it already has in place for supporting effective school wide positive behavior practices, with a particular focus on providing support to low-performing schools. “We have made substantial investments into making the physical buildings…

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Someone’s Going To Have A Nice Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:22am--#Greenwich CT--Not in my reporting area but State Police are looking for a black Dodge Charger for two males who fled with two fur coats from Sax Fifth Avenue at 205 Greenwich Avenue. No en mi zona de notificación, pero la Policía del Estado están en busca de un Dodge Charger negro de dos hombres que huyeron con dos capas de piel de Sax de la Quinta Avenida en 205 Greenwich Avenue. Não na minha área de relatório, mas Polícia do Estado à procura de um Dodge Charger preto para dois homens que fugiram com dois casacos de pele de Sax Fifth Avenue em 205 Greenwich Avenue.

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Nov 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Ferguson Missouri--A grand jury will NOT charge Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Helicopters in the air and numerous law enforcement agencies on high alert. Listen live their law enforcement agencies here:http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1573 LOCAL Police reporting large groups and rioting--Listen here: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10970/web Statements from Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. following the decision by the St. Louis County grand jury re: the fatal police shooting in Ferguson: “This an emotionally-charged moment. A young man lost his life. As a father of four sons, I can’t fathom losing one of my boys. The grand jury rendered its decision, and I respect that. I also respect that our…

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GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH

Nov 23, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to better engage and connect young adults ages 16 to 25 to behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Connecticut the competitive five year CT STRONG (Seamless Transition and Recovery Opportunities through Network Growth) grant to serve youth who reside in New London, Milford or Middletown and who are at risk for or have behavioral health disorders. “These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and…

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Governor’s Residence Open House…Who’s Going?

Nov 21, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy are inviting Connecticut residents to attend the annual holiday open house of the Governor’s Residence, located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford, which will be decorated for the season and open to the public for tours. There is no admittance fee and tickets are not needed This year’s holiday open house will be held: · Friday, December 5, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. · Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Live entertainment will be performed by the following: Friday, December 5, 2014 10:00 a.m. – Coast Guard Choir Saturday, December…

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Report on State of CT Finances

Nov 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – The Office of Policy and Management today released the annual Fiscal Accountability Report. The report describes factors affecting Connecticut’s budget this year through 2018. The report indicates that a $99.5 million deficit would be projected for FY 15 should the State not take any administrative action to manage it. That action has already begun – OPM Secretary Ben Barnes has written to state agencies, asking them to reduce expenditures and curtail hiring. OPM is also developing allotment rescissions that will reduce spending. Barnes said “This is consistent with what the administration has been saying – that no matter what the projections are we will manage and administer the budget so that there will be no deficit. It is…

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State Issues Guidance to First Responders to Help Them Limit Exposure

Oct 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that all Connecticut acute care hospitals have conducted an Ebola preparedness drill per his directive last week. The governor gave hospitals one week to complete the exercise to make sure their procedures were up to standard. “The announcement last night of a New York City doctor who tested positive for Ebola underscores that we’re doing the right things to prepare for a potential case in Connecticut,” said Governor Malloy, who was briefed today on the Ebola situation by State Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Dr. Jewel Mullen. “Making sure our hospitals and first responders are prepared is critical to our efforts.” Following Governor Malloy’s directive, DPH issued guidance to hospitals on…

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National Guard Call Up?

Oct 16, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

The Associated Press is reporting that President Obama authorizes the call-up of National Guard, reserves if needed to address Ebola. The Associated Press informa que el Presidente Obama autoriza la llamada a filas de la Guardia Nacional, las reservas si es necesario para hacer frente a Ebola. A Associated Press relata que o presidente Obama autoriza a convocação de guarda nacional, reservas, se necessário abordar Ebola.

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Yale New Haven Hospital NOT on Lockdown But Has Patients with E-Bola Symptoms

Oct 16, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Ebola--#New Haven CT--There has been a number of postings on the internet that Yale New Haven Hospital has been on lockdown due to Eboloa patients. Most of these were from first responders. A trusted source from Yale New Haven Hospital who wishes to remain anonymous told me: “There is a student who recently traveled to Liberia and has flu-like symptoms. The hospital is not on lock down. The hospital is taking the precautions as put out by the CDC and other agencies”. Michelle sent me this photo of two people at the hospital in Hazmat suits in the emergency room entrance. You can understand why people have concluded what they have. Other sources have told me “Apparently there were some…

Reps Concerned About Unemployment Taxes

CT Wins Grant To Make Schools Safer, Heathlier

Someone’s Going To Have A Nice Thanksgiving

GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH

Governor’s Residence Open House…Who’s Going?

Report on State of CT Finances

State Issues Guidance to First Responders to Help Them Limit Exposure

National Guard Call Up?

Yale New Haven Hospital NOT on Lockdown But Has Patients with E-Bola Symptoms

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