The recently authorized bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is designed to add protection against the Omicron variants of the virus and bolster previous vaccination protection. Continue Reading →
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Sept 11 Ceremony Is a Reminder of Those Lost, of Heroism and a Lesson Not to Let History Repeat
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“There were hundreds of us together working as one unit. Nobody cared the color of your skin. Nobody cared your religion. Nobody cared if you were a Republican or Democrat. We were all Americans at that moment. It was such a unique feeling. We were attacked and we all came together.” – Joe Kelly Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Red Cross, Cos Cob Park, Harry Arora, Jim Himes, Joe Kelly, Joseph Laucella, Kimberly Fiorello
Well Attended Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Massive Facelift at Armstrong Court
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The green ribbon was small, and so were the scissors, but the crowd that gathered at Armstrong Court to celebrate Phase II of renovations to the 1950’s era housing development was substantial. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, affordable housing, Anthony Johnson, Armstrong Court, Bob Simms, CHFA, Dept of Housing
Lamont Invites Businesses in States Restricting the Rights of Women to Relocate to Connecticut
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“We have the workforce, the high quality of life, and the values that we know will make you, your families, and your employees feel welcome.” – Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Ned Lamont
Connecticut Minimum Wage to Rise by $1.00 on Friday
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The change is the result of legislation Lamont signed into law three years ago that schedules several increases in the minimum wage over a five-year period. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, minimum wage, Ned Lamont
Lamont Announces $7.5 Million in State Grants to Preserve 1,013 Acres of Open Space and Renew Green Spaces in Urban Areas
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Governor Ned Lamont on Wednesday announced that his administration is releasing $7.29 million in state funds to purchase and protect 1,013 acres of open space in 17 Connecticut communities, and $276,200 to restore and renew of green spaces in 6 urban areas. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, green space, Ned Lamont, Open Space
GOLDRICK: CT’s Balance Sheets are in Good Shape and Steadily Improving
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“Issued debt is just one of the four components of Connecticut’s liabilities, but an important one. And on that metric, the state is doing well.” – Sean Goldrick Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, debt, Ned Lamont, pension liabilities, Sean Goldrick
Lamont: Families Can Apply for the 2022 CT Child Tax Rebate Beginning June 1
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Connecticut families can soon apply to receive a state tax rebate of up to $250 per child for a maximum of three children. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ned Lamont
Lamont Signs 2023 Budget with Largest Tax Cut in CT History
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The fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Ned Lamont, tax cuts
Juneteenth Holiday Passes CT House after Emotional Debate
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There was push back on State Rep Kimberly Fiorello’s comments about the framers’ Three-Fifths compromise and her suggestion that the CT House has an “unhealthy” focus on race. Continue Reading →