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#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that in accordance to a proclamation from President Barack Obama, U.S. and state flags should fly at half-staff through sunset on Monday, December 9, “as a mark of respect for the memory of Nelson Mandela.”
Video report-- 12:47pm--#WestHaven CT--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Police along with State Police and FBI are on the scene at 1336 Stratfield Road in Fairfield. This is the third lockdown in a week at local universities but the first time a gun has been recovered. The University of New Haven in West Haven was locked down when a man with a long gun was spotted at Shop Rite and the gunman was heading toward the school across the street.
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that over 134 members of the House of Representatives have introduced a legislative solution to fix the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and ensure changes are implemented affordably. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370) calls for a four-year delay to the NFIP and requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete an affordability study and propose a framework that addresses affordability issues. A companion measure has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. First Selectman Tetreau said, “If this important proposed legislation is approved, it will be a welcome change for some of our residents, especially those affected by Storm Sandy, who are facing the burden of flood insurance rate increases. A…
12:47am--#Kansas- Cargo plane lands on small runway in Kansas possibly by mistake. The runway at Jabara Airport was not designed for a large Boeing cargo plane . No distress calls. It might have landed there by mistake. Photo from @jr_graybill on Twitter.
Do you need help understanding the Affordable Care Act??? If yes, you can find the answers at this FREE workshop hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce!! “Health Care Reform from a Business’s point of view” Find out what this means for your business and your employees (both for public and private sectors). You will learn the latest information including deadlines and penalties, what program is right for your business, and how to conduct efficient research to make the best and most informed decision. Speakers: Steve Glick, Chamber Insurance Trust Dave Adams, Adams Benefits Date: Friday, November 22, 2013 Time: 9:15-10:30am Location: Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road Reserve your spot today! Website: www.fairfieldctchamber.com Office: 203-255-1011 …
10:10pm--#Los Angeles CA--KNBC has been evacuated due to a bomb threat that is being looked into by Burbank police.
#Los Angelos CA--#Santa Monica municipal airport (KLAX) General A plane aircraft crashed on takeoff.
8:33pm--#West Haven CT--Just after 8:30 Wednesday morning a fire ripped through the old Chuck's Steak House on Orange Avenue. The fire went to three alarms and firefighters were ordered out of the building for safety until they got the fire under control. Special thanks to Sean Tomaso for these photos!
Despite his claim to the contrary this week, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is not the only chief executive to hold office in recent history while Connecticut has grown jobs. In fact, it doesn’t even take much leafing through the history books to find someone whose tenure included more job growth. CT Mirror has the full story here
CT State House passes the bill to raise the minimum wage over 2 years to $9.00 per hour. On it's way to the governor's desk for his signature.