Just breaking news, Two dead in shooting at U.S. Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia. No real details at this moment. The shooting took place on Pier One around 11:20pm Monday night. Around 2am the lock down at the pier has been lifted.
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today asked leaders of Connecticut’s faith community to talk with their congregants this weekend, in advance of the final week of open enrollment for Access Health CT. “Connecticut is leading the nation when it comes to providing residents with affordable health care. In fact, other states are now beginning conversations on how to adopt our model because of the tremendous work being done by Access Health CT,” said Governor Malloy. “With the final weekend approaching, I am asking leaders of our faith community to talk with their members about not letting this opportunity pass them by. Obtaining health care is too important, and the more people that sign…
CONGRESS PASSES FLOOD INSURANCE BILL HALTING PREMIUM INCREASES First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that Congress has passed a flood insurance bill, which the President is expected to sign into law that would halt major flood insurance premium increases that took effect following the passage of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. This bill, called the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2013, overhauls most of the 2012 provisions of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). According to Congress.gov, the bill summary, which is authored by the Congressional Research Service, prohibits the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from: (1) increasing flood insurance risk premium rates to reflect the current risk of flood for certain property located…
#Chile-- A 7.0 magnitude hit the west coast of Chile. No word on any injuries. No tsunami is predicted. I know its not local but we do have many viewers with family there.
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Workshop As previously advised, Himes will host an event to connect students and parents with representatives from local colleges who can help them submit their FAFSA forms, identify grant and student loan opportunities, and get their questions answered. WHEN: Sunday, March 16 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 2:30) WHERE: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull Interfaith Council's Gun Violence Prevention Vigil Himes will give remarks at an interfaith vigil organized by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut honoring those lost to gun violence. Area clergy and local…
Presentation will connect students with university representatives for help with the financial aid process WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host an event on Sunday, March 16, at the Trumbull Public Library to connect students who need help paying for their higher education with financial aid professionals and information on navigating federal financial aid options. “How to Fund Your College Education” is a free information session that will feature representatives from the University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and Sacred Heart University explaining best practices for identifying grants and student loans and tips for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will also be available to answer any questions attendees may have. “We must ensure…
1:06pm--#cttraffic-- Today's car fire is on I-95 at Exit 39a
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will keynote the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s “2014 Connecticut Business Day,” where he will speak with the state’s business leaders about his agenda for Connecticut’s future. Following that, Governor Malloy will speak at the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education’s “Day on the Hill,” where he will speak about his efforts to ensure that the state’s children receive a high quality education, including his plan to achieve universal access to pre-kindergarten and make college more affordable. In the afternoon, Governor Malloy will hold an event with President Barack Obama in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. …
#cttraffic- #ctdot-- Attached is a photo from the traffic cameras. Its a screen shot so don't click on any icons, they don't work even in the real world. There is no image because the don't exist. I've asked a number of times why they don't work online for the last two weeks but no response.
#WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage.
