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Connecticut Secretary of State
Connecticut Lt. Governor's Office
March 5, 2015
LT. GOV. WYMAN: SUPREME COURT DECISION SHOULD SUPPORT ALL CITIZENS’ ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
(HARTFORD, CT) –Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, Chair of Access Health CT, the state’s healthcare marketplace, released the following statement regarding King vs. Burwell, the Supreme Court case that could reduce the number of citizens eligible for healthcare subsidies in states with federally operated healthcare exchanges:
“From the inception of the Affordable Care Act, Connecticut readied itself to accommodate pent-up demand for healthcare, and our success is now a national model. It’s critical that the Supreme Court doesn’t turn back the clock on the very progress that created a broad insurance pool and affordable care—or revert to a time when gender bias was standard and people with pre-existing conditions were denied coverage.
“It would be shortsighted to think that millions of people losing subsidies—and their insurance—wouldn’t have an impact on the national pool and the insurers operating in several state markets.
“In Connecticut we’ve seen tremendous demand for affordable healthcare coverage—over the past two years, 500,000 residents have enrolled in new policies. This has already had an impact on our public health—over two thirds of newly-covered citizens are actively using their insurance. All citizens should have the same opportunities to access insurance and healthcare.”
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Juliet Manalan
Director of Communications
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman
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DENISE W. MERRILL SECRETARY OF THE STATE CONNECTICUT For Immediate Release: For more information: December 15, 2014 Av Harris: (860) 509-6255 Cell: (860) 463-5939 - NEWS RELEASE - MERRILL DEDICATES 2014 ‘BLUE BOOK’ TO THE HARTFORD COURANT – CELEBRATING 250 YEARS IN PUBLICATION SECRETARY OF THE STATE ALSO HONORS THE LATE FORMER STATE TREASURER GERALD LAMB, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, DUAL NATIONAL CHAMPION UCONN MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS IN ANNUAL DEDICATION OF STATE REGISTER AND MANUAL HARTFORD: Secretary of the State Denise Merrill today announced that the 2014 State Register and Manual, otherwise known as the “Blue Book,” is dedicated to The Hartford Courant, the nation’s oldest continuously published newspaper, celebrating 250 years in publication this year. The 2014 State Register and Manual also contains special sections remembering the life and contributions of former Connecticut State Treasurer Gerald Lamb, the first African-American to be elected to the position of State Treasurer in American history, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 80; and Air Force Staff Sergeant Todd J. Lobraico Jr. of Sherman who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan on September 5, 2013. Secretary Merrill also paid tribute to the dual 2014 NCAA National Champion University of Connecticut Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, and the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Civil Rights Act. (A copy of the full 2014 ‘Blue Book’ dedication is attached to this news release). “Throughout the years, The Hartford Courant has reported, documented, and highlighted thousands of stories ranging from unfortunate tragedies to incredible athletic successes and plenty of political scandals in between that gave more than one elected official reason to fret,” wrote Secretary Merrill. “Accuracy, thoroughness, speed in reporting news and satisfying the needs of the reader are what characterize the quality of news coverage that has made The Courant so successful throughout its storied history. No matter what type of event or situation warranted press coverage, through good and bad, the Hartford Courant was there to witness and document the collective history of Connecticut. In honor of its 250-year commitment to reporting the news, bearing witness to human events, and making our state so well-informed, we dedicate
Connecticut State Police
2015
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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Division of State Police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 6, 2015
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING WINDHAM CREDIT UNION ROBBERY
On 03/06/15 at 11:52 a.m., the Connecticut State Police received a 911 call reporting a robbery at the Northeast Family Credit Union located at 361 Boston Post Rd., Windham, CT. Troopers from Troop K were immediately dispatched and responded, flooding the area with a presence in search of the suspect.
The suspect did not leave a note or brandish a firearm; however, he reportedly demanded money from the bank tellers.
A description of the suspect: a light-skinned male in his late 40’s early 50’s, wearing a dark-colored knit hat and sunglasses. The suspect has a mustache and beard; the full beard is dark and grey in color, with the chin area having the most grey. He was wearing a dark-colored winter vest over a darker-colored long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and black dress shoes.
The suspect left the area on foot heading toward the main roadway. A Willimantic Police K-9 responded to the area with a strong lead pulling in a southwest direction; however, abruptly ending on Boston Post Rd. at the end of the business complex.
Troopers from Troop K and Troop C, assisted by Willimantic Police Officers, continued to search the area, while Troopers from Troop K and the Eastern District Major Crime Detectives remained on scene investigating this robbery.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone who has information to this incident is encouraged to contact State Police Troop K at 860-465-5400.
City of Bridgeport
3/24/2015 - STATEMENT: Mayor Bill Finch on Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz Staying in Bridgeport
"I have two kids who currently attend Bridgeport public schools, and I couldn't be happier to have Fran Rabinowitz remain as the Superintendent of Schools in the state's largest city. She's committed to helping our city achieve universal pre-k for kids, ensuring our kids are learning in the right environment through new school construction, and that kids are learning important life lessons outside of the classroom through high-quality after school programs.” – Mayor Bill Finch
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (March 24, 2015) – Background: On Monday night, Bridgeport’s Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz dropped out of contention to become Connecticut’s next commissioner of education. In February, Bridgeport’s Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Rabinowitz's contract through June 2016. Click here to read more: http://bit.ly/1y0P57Z.
In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:
"I have two kids who currently attend Bridgeport public schools, and I couldn't be happier to have Fran Rabinowitz remain as the Superintendent of Schools in the state's largest city. She's committed to helping our city achieve universal pre-k for kids, ensuring our kids are learning in the right environment through new school construction, and that kids are learning important life lessons outside of the classroom through high-quality after school programs. All of these measures are helping to make sure that our kids are prepared to one day compete for 21st century jobs. Fran Rabinowitz is helping Bridgeport get better every day. We're glad she's staying."
City of New Haven
3/24/2015 - STATEMENT: Mayor Bill Finch on Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz Staying in Bridgeport
"I have two kids who currently attend Bridgeport public schools, and I couldn't be happier to have Fran Rabinowitz remain as the Superintendent of Schools in the state's largest city. She's committed to helping our city achieve universal pre-k for kids, ensuring our kids are learning in the right environment through new school construction, and that kids are learning important life lessons outside of the classroom through high-quality after school programs.” – Mayor Bill Finch
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. (March 24, 2015) – Background: On Monday night, Bridgeport’s Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz dropped out of contention to become Connecticut’s next commissioner of education. In February, Bridgeport’s Board of Education voted to extend Superintendent Rabinowitz's contract through June 2016. Click here to read more: http://bit.ly/1y0P57Z.
In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement:
"I have two kids who currently attend Bridgeport public schools, and I couldn't be happier to have Fran Rabinowitz remain as the Superintendent of Schools in the state's largest city. She's committed to helping our city achieve universal pre-k for kids, ensuring our kids are learning in the right environment through new school construction, and that kids are learning important life lessons outside of the classroom through high-quality after school programs. All of these measures are helping to make sure that our kids are prepared to one day compete for 21st century jobs. Fran Rabinowitz is helping Bridgeport get better every day. We're glad she's staying."
City of Hartford
CITY OF HARTFORD ACCEPTS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ‘SAFER PEOPLE, SAFER STREETS’ CHALLENGE
(March 23, 2015) Mayor Pedro E. Segarra announced that the City of Hartford will join more than 180 cities across the nation, including five other Connecticut municipalities, in a challenge by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx to make their streets safer and more convenient for pedestrians and bicyclists over the next year. The “Safer People, Safer Streets” challenge commits mayors and elected officials to improve walking and biking safety through several methods, including identifying barriers, tracking biking and walking trends, incorporating biking and walking facilities in long term transportation projects and strengthening safety laws and regulations.
“Ensuring our community has access to safer streets and trails for biking and walking is a must. This encourages a healthy lifestyle and promotes a cleaner environment. Whether someone is unable to drive due to a disability or chooses to commute to work on a bicycle, our City should provide safe places for them to get around,” said Mayor Segarra. “With the community’s help, this should be a success. I look forward to hearing feedback.”
Joshua LaPorte, a member of Transport Hartford, a community group focused on improving bicycling, walking and public transportation infrastructure in the City, said "In every Hartford neighborhood there are countless residents who do not drive, and they deserve safe and convenient transportation options throughout the year.”
“Transport Hartford looks forward to collaborating to plan and effect improvements to the city's infrastructure. We believe it is vitally important to fully implement high-impact, low-cost projects such as the bike route component of the parks master plan. We also count on enhanced coordination of street construction to minimize safety issues for pedestrians and cyclists,” said LaPorte.
Mayor Segarra stressed the health benefits of promoting bicycling and walking in the City. A study conducted in 2012 by the University of Connecticut’s Center for Public Health and Health Policy found that 37% of preschool children in Hartford were overweight or obese, over half of which were classified as obese. The prevalence of childhood obesity among preschoolers was twice as high as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended guidelines. Also, it is estimated that about 20% of Hartford adults had asthma. According to the Department of Public Health Asthma Surveillance Report in 2012, the City had the highest rate of emergency room visits and the second highest hospitalization rate due to asthma in Connecticut.
“Safer People, Safer Streets” also aims to reverse a rise in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. Data from U.S. Department of Transportation show that pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities have increased since 2009. In a recent study conducted by the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG), between 1995 and 2010, bicyclist and pedestrian crashes represented less than three percent of all crashes; however, these crashes represented more than 17 percent of all traffic fatalities.
The challenge kicks off this month and the City will spend the next year identifying and implementing safety measures.
Anyone with questions is asked contact Development Services at 860-757-9083 or ">Caitlin.Palmer@hartford.gov.
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