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CT To Receive $8 Million for Storm Resiliency

Jun 16, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive $7.97 million in federal competitive matching grants for four projects designed to make local communities more resilient against future storms. “These grants will allow Connecticut to build upon substantial progress we have already made along our coastline and in other areas throughout the state that are prone to flooding. Projects funded will also help restore critical natural habitat in the state,” said Governor Malloy. “Today’s grant awards demonstrate the continued commitment of the Obama Administration to make communities more resilient in the face of future storms that we are going to experience.” Received under the Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resiliency Competitive Grant Program, the funds are…

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Governor to Launch No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Program

Jun 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Today Governor Malloy held a news conference with Connecticut No Kid Hungry to launch the 2014 Summer Meals Program and promote the availability of free or reduced-priced lunches to children during the summer months. While Connecticut ranks fourth in the nation for number of children participating in the free summer meals programs, only 26 percent of low-income children in Connecticut who receive free or reduced-price lunches during the school year participated in summer meals programs last year. Also participating in the event will be Congresswoman Rose DeLauro and state Department of Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor.

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DoingItLocal.com Remains Independent

Jun 9, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Our reporting is totally independent of any organized groups. The news we gather is mostly from scanner reporting but we do receive some great tips from viewers. I had a viewer from Westport message me on Facebook that another news source was reporting on something we did not report, YET. Because it was a press release from the police department. Yes, we do greatly appreciate the news from the police department...we don't catch everything. A lot of news sources cut and paste these news reports as news, not as original news or FACT. That's police state news reporting. Sort of like the comrades from socialist countries. We are better than that aren't we? I know most of us just want…

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Governor Will Join Group of Community Leaders at 7:30PM Tonight at a Roundtable Discussion in Milford

Jun 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he is joining a bipartisan list of leaders who have signed on to a Request for Information (RFI) to the gun industry to get a clear sense what companies are doing to improve public safety. Given the large number of firearms bought by public entities, it’s the hope of this group that market forces will help promote and encourage responsible practices within the industry. “For a generation, we’ve been hearing that it’s not guns that kill people, it’s people that kill people,” said Governor Malloy. “If that’s the case, then the gun industry has an obligation to tell us what they’re doing to keep guns out of the hands of…

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Governor Signs Do Not Call Registry To Include Text Messages

May 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has signed into law a bill that will reduce unwanted, unsolicited commercial phone intrusions by modernizing the state’s “Do Not Call” registry to include text messages in addition to the already prohibited phone calls. “The ‘Do Not Call’ registry provides consumers with protection and privacy from unwanted telemarketing calls, and as technology evolves we must update it to ensure these consumer rights,” Governor Malloy said. “In addition to being an annoyance, some cell phone plans charge a fee for each text message received, whether that message was wanted or not. This new law strengthens these consumer protections by banning unsolicited commercial text messages and increasing the penalty for these…

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GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW CRIMINALIZING FALSE CLAIMS OF MILITARY VALOR FOR PROFIT

May 23, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Friday morning announced that he has signed legislation clarifying that it is illegal for a person to falsely represent themselves as being the recipient of a medal or decoration for military service when it is done with the intent to fraudulently obtain money, property, goods or services. “Misrepresenting oneself as having served in our military for your own profit is not only disrespectful, but selfish and cannot be tolerated,” said Governor Malloy. “Serving in our military is an incredibly honorable act. Especially as our country prepares to observe Memorial Day this weekend, we should take this opportunity to reflect on the generations of men and women who have fought to make…

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AT&T Buys DirecTV

May 18, 2014 Alex

Cablevision might have News12 but AT&T just purchased DirectTV for $95 per share, or $49 billion. DirecTV owns the NFL Sunday Ticket which broadcast the games directly to their subscribers only.

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Got Chocolate Milk? Governor’s Office Response On Ban

May 16, 2014 Alex

Andrew Doba, Director of Communications for Governor Dannel P. Malloy, today released the following statement regarding legislation approved by the Connecticut General Assembly that bans the serving of chocolate milk in public schools: “This specific bill has not yet come to the Governor’s desk and will be reviewed in detail when it arrives. However, on the broader topic at hand, the Governor is not supportive of banning chocolate milk in public schools. While we must be extremely mindful of the nutritional value of what’s offered to students, ensuring an appropriate array of options helps to ensure that kids receive the calcium and other nutrients they need.”

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Malloy running for second term

Mar 28, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:15pm--Governor Dannell Malloy has just announced he is running for a second term as governor. Will you vote for him?

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Connecticut Passes Minimum Wage Bill

Mar 26, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Statement by the President Obama Today, the Connecticut Legislature took an important step towards raising the state minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and giving more Connecticut workers the raise they deserve. When I visited Connecticut earlier this month I was joined by Governor Malloy and three of his fellow New England governors, who represent just a few of the many states, cities, and counties across our country working to raise their minimum wages. I support these efforts, and I commend Governor Malloy for his leadership. But to truly make sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American, Congress must act. I hope Members of Congress, governors, state legislators and business leaders across our country will follow Connecticut’s…

CT To Receive $8 Million for Storm Resiliency

Governor to Launch No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Program

DoingItLocal.com Remains Independent

Governor Will Join Group of Community Leaders at 7:30PM Tonight at a Roundtable Discussion in Milford

Governor Signs Do Not Call Registry To Include Text Messages

GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW CRIMINALIZING FALSE CLAIMS OF MILITARY VALOR FOR PROFIT

AT&T Buys DirecTV

Got Chocolate Milk? Governor’s Office Response On Ban

Malloy running for second term

Connecticut Passes Minimum Wage Bill

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