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Statement from Governor Lamont, Senate President Looney, Speaker Ritter

“If this pattern of devastating cuts continues, we will be prepared to exercise emergency powers. Although we hope that Washington reverses course, we must plan for the inevitable or unpredictable. Over the coming weeks, we will be meeting to collaboratively plan how to best protect our state’s values during this chaotic period in Washington.” – Ned Lamont, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter Continue Reading →

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Parks & Rec Board Takes Up HB 7033 Addressing Homeless People on Public Land: “A Swiss Cheese Bill”

The bill, if it becomes law, would prohibit towns from imposing a fine on anyone engaged in “activities of daily living” on public land, which includes parks. Activities of daily living includes seeking shelter, resting, eating food, accessing medical care, and using hygiene facilities. Continue Reading →

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Stamford Man Indicted for Defrauding Mars, Inc. out of Millions of Dollars

Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut - Greenwich Free Press

According to statements made in court, Steed is alleged to have stolen more than $28 million from Mars and through his schemes.  More than $18 million was seized Wednesday for forfeiture, and the government is seeking to forfeit a Greenwich home that Steed is alleged to have purchased with nearly $2.3 million in stolen funds.  Continue Reading →

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Former Education Dept Advisor, Nick Simmons: In Defense of the US Dept of Education

Former US Education Dept senior advisor Nick Simmons said dismantling the Dept of Education would do great harm to students. “Funding will start to dry up for critical programs like teacher recruiting and training, workforce training programs and investments in supporting schools to plan for AI in the classrooms.” Continue Reading →

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