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CT Government data to be placed on the internet

Feb 20, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has signed an executive order that will result in widespread amounts of raw government data to be collected, placed on the internet, and shared with the public in a major effort to increase transparency and provide a useful database that can be utilized by residents for any number of purposes. The Governor explained that the purpose of the order is to display data in its rawest form, before it has been aggregated and analyzed. “Sharing data collected by state government will help to break down silos within government, make data more easily available for analysis by researchers and entrepreneurs, and in turn help spur economic growth and creative new policy,”…

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Governor Community Forum in Norwalk Wednesday

Feb 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he is looking forward to holding the first event in this year’s series of gubernatorial community forums in Norwalk on Wednesday evening, saying that the forum is an opportunity to discuss his agenda for the future with state residents. In particular, he said he would like to discuss the responsible management of the state’s finances, efforts to support job growth, proposals to increase universal access to pre-kindergarten and make higher education a little more affordable, and a proposed increase the state’s minimum wage. The event will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall (125 East Avenue). Residents who…

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Norwalk News: Train hits van on tracks

Feb 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Video report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xcdp75H1s8 6:30pm--#Norwalk CT--A train hit a van that was on the tracks at the Glover Street crossing. No one was in the van at the time of the impact. There were about 100 passengers but no one was injured. The train was able to leave under its own power after the van was removed. Reports say the van driver said he was stuck in the snow at the crossing. The crossing lights and gates were active and worked as the were suppose to. The front of the locomotive, the crossing signal and the van were damaged in the crash. Police and Metro North are investigating.

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Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Feb 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Non-Essential State Employees Should Report to Work on a One-Hour Delay Friday, Feb. 14 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today declared a State of Emergency in an attempt for the state to pursue a request to the federal government to help some municipalities in Connecticut that are experiencing road salt shortages for the remainder of this winter season. Today's winter weather event is the twelfth of the season. "I have asked our state emergency management personnel to reach out to our cities and towns tonight and get more information on what their salt supplies look like right now, indicating to us how much they currently have on hand and how much they use in a typical storm," Governor…

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Survey says!

Feb 12, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Below is a press release I received from Congressman Himes' office. I normally don't post political things but I'm interested on your opinion on this: #WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently. The publication’s 2013 Vote Ratings show that Himes voted with the other party on fiscal and economic issues more than any other member of the Connecticut delegation but more often leaned to the left on social issues and matters of foreign policy. In the House of Representatives – currently made up of 200 Democrats and 232 Republicans – Himes is the 130th most liberal or the 302nd most conservative…

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CVS to stop selling cigarettes

Feb 5, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

I stopped at a CVS for the first time in a while. I asked the cashiers if the new Fairfield Walgreen's hurt their business. They said that since CVS stopped selling cigarettes there has been a big drop off of customers and their hours have been cut as a result. The article below was originally posted February 5, 2014. CVS stopped selling cigarettes in October 2015. CVS announced today that they will no longer carry cigarettes by October 1st. “We’ve got 26,000 pharmacists and nurse practitioners who are helping millions of patients each and every day,” said Larry Merlo, the chief executive of CVS Caremark. “They manage conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes — all conditions that…

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Governor’s proposals to improve state’s mental health system

Jan 29, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Joined by State Department of Mental Health and Addition Services (DMHAS) Commissioner Patricia Rehmer and state and local law enforcement officials at Capitol Region Mental Health Center, Governor Dannel P. Malloy today unveiled a comprehensive plan to focus significant attention and resources toward improving the mental health system for Connecticut citizens. “Since the tragic events at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Connecticut continues to focus significant attention and resources toward improving the mental health system for all of Connecticut’s residents,” said Governor Malloy. “This plan builds on our progress and allocates additional resources to improve critical services for young adults, families and law enforcement personnel. My budget proposal invests substantial additional resources into areas not addressed in initiatives…

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Explosion in New York Ctiy

Jan 27, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:09pm--#New York City--Police and firefighters are investigating an explosion that took place on Lexington Avenue near 22nd Street. There are no reported injuries. Picture from Foxnews in New York. I know this isn't exactly local but we do have a lot of viewers that work in the city. We are also the main source of news for a lot of people too.

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Shelton News: Howe Ave. buisnesses to get assistance

Jan 24, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the approval of his request for a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration to mitigate the impact of the fire in Shelton that destroyed personal property and businesses on January 6, 2014. Residents and business owners affected by the fire can now apply for low-interest SBA disaster loans. The Governor will hold an availability tomorrow afternoon at the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 at 379 Coram Avenue in Shelton. “l would like to thank the SBA for granting my request,” said Governor Malloy. “I encourage all homeowners and businesses affected by this devastating fire to take advantage of these loans and apply as soon as possible to determine what assistance might be…

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Loan to help CT car race track

The State of Connecticut will provide Thompson International Speedway, LLC with an $800,000 loan to upgrade its existing facility in Thompson. Founded in 1940, the company has 48 employees and plans to hire at least 23 more employees over the next two years. “This is a terrific story of a new generation bringing their talent, skills and entrepreneurship home to the family business and Connecticut,” Governor Malloy said. “It capitalizes on one of our state’s strengths – our location – and serves a growing regional market for sports entertainment and tourism, employs and create jobs for residents and brings out-of-state spending into the local economy.” DECD will provide the $800,000 loan at 2 percent interest for a term of 10…

CT Government data to be placed on the internet

Governor Community Forum in Norwalk Wednesday

Norwalk News: Train hits van on tracks

Gov. Malloy declares State of Emergency- Salt shortage

Survey says!

CVS to stop selling cigarettes

Governor’s proposals to improve state’s mental health system

Explosion in New York Ctiy

Shelton News: Howe Ave. buisnesses to get assistance

Loan to help CT car race track

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