12/30/2005 | Governor Rell, Seven Other Northeastern Governors Urge President Bush to Release Home-Heating Funds |
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"States cannot address the enormity of need without additional federal assistance. All available contingency funds are needed now to help avert a potentially life-threatening crisis.”
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12/29/2005 | Governor Rell Says National Sex Offender Database Now Includes Connecticut Offender Information |
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“All of the 4136 registered sex offenders living, working or attending school in Connecticut will be included on this national website."
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12/28/2005 | Audio: Governor Rell's Statement on Approved CL&P Rate Increase |
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Selectt this link here to listen to Governor Rell’s statement on the approved CL & P rate increase.
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12/28/2005 | Governor Rell, Congressman Shays Announce $500,000 Grant to Bridgeport Non-Profit to Help Human Trafficking Victims |
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“These funds will help the International Institute of Connecticut reach out to victims with clothing, shelter, education, and other necessities.”
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12/28/2005 | Governor Rell's Statement on Approved CL&P Rate Increase |
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"We clearly need more oversight and openness in the method of rate approval; I will be working with the General Assembly, the Consumer Counsel and the Attorney General’s office to review DPUC’s rate approval process."
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12/27/2005 | Governor Rell: $200,000 Loan to New Milford Manufacturer Will Create 25 Jobs |
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“This loan will be the catalyst for creating 25 high-paying, quality jobs for Litchfield County and the entire state.”
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12/23/2005 | Governor Rell Urges Congressional Push for More Home Heating Aid |
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“I know that Senators Dodd and Lieberman are fighting for the interests of the people of Connecticut, just as our House members are. The next opportunity to push for increased funding will be when Congress returns in January.”
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12/23/2005 | Governor Rell Requests Federal Aid for Drought-Damaged Connecticut Farms |
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“All counties were affected by the drought conditions. I respectfully request that you consider these production losses and direct appropriate federal assistance to producers of these and other crops in Connecticut who suffered economic hardship from the drought conditions.”
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12/22/2005 | Governor Rell Asks Attorney General, Consumer Counsel To Review Proposed DPUC Draft Decision |
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“I understand the need to create and generate electricity comes with a cost, but this hike is excessive. If this decision is enacted, the effect on businesses, individual ratepayers and fixed income residents could be harmful."
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12/22/2005 | Governor Rell Announces Approval of SBA Disaster Assistance |
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“I am extremely grateful for SBA’s quick and comprehensive response to the needs of Connecticut property owners. I encourage all affected residents and business owners to take advantage of these low-interest loans to help put their properties and livelihoods back in order.”
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12/21/2005 | Governor Rell: State Surplus Up $21 Million from Last Month |
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“Personal incomes are growing, our economy is expanding and the state now has 10,900 more jobs than we did a year ago."
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12/20/2005 | Governor Rell and Congresswoman Johnson Announce $575,000 to Sharon for Improvements to Sharon Ridge |
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"We are improving the quality of life for many of Sharon’s residents.”
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12/20/2005 | Governor Rell Says Conn. Taking Critical Steps on Energy Independence and Environmental Protection |
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“We are working to combat climate change, encourage energy conservation and stimulate the development of renewable energy sources.”
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12/20/2005 | Governor Rell Requests New SBA Disaster Declaration to Assist Property Owners with October Flood Damage |
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“I am moving forward with a blanket disaster request to SBA to help bring some relief to our residents. I am disappointed that FEMA did not take into account the significant damage to thousands of individual homes in making their decision.”
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12/19/2005 | Governor Rell Moves to Prevent Dismissals of Drunk-Driving Cases |
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“We will not stand idly by while drunk driving cases fall through administrative cracks. We cannot allow those who put others in grave danger on our roads to get off on technicalities."
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12/16/2005 | Governor Rell Places Top Aide on Leave; Returns Campaign Contributions from Event |
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“I have set the highest ethical standards for myself, my staff and my campaign, and I demand full compliance from everyone involved. There is simply no room for anything other than strict adherence to my own policy and, of course, the law. These actions will send a clear message, and underscore my commitment to these requirements."
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12/15/2005 | Governor Rell Announces Decision to Sign Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative |
12/14/2005 | Governor Rell Pushes for Increased Federal Heating Aid |
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“The continuing bitter cold and escalating cost for home heating fuel make the need to increase funding under the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program for states more critical than ever…Connecticut and other cold weather states are seeing an unprecedented increase in the demand for home heating assistance."
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12/14/2005 | Governor Rell, Congresswoman DeLauro Announce $300,000 for Woodbridge Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program |
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"This funding will go a long way toward these Woodbridge residents with the resources to maintain affordable housing and to improve the energy efficiency of their homes," Congresswoman DeLauro said.
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12/14/2005 | Governor Rell Instructs State AgenciesTo Cut Energy Consumption by 10% |
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“It is essential that state government demonstrate leadership from the top in the area of energy efficiency by setting and achieving aggressive goals for reductions in energy consumption."
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12/13/2005 | Governor Rell Asks DMV to Re-Inspect North Haven Trucking Company |
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“I remain committed to making sure the vehicles on our roads and highways are as safe as we can possibly make them. I will continue to follow up on my pledge."
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12/13/2005 | Governor Rell Seeks Solutions For Increased Urban Violence |
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The Governor said she will also be reaching out shortly to the mayors of the state’s top cities, as well as community leaders, for their ideas and assistance.
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12/12/2005 | Governor Rell, Congresswoman Johnson Announce $300,000 for Roxbury and Woodbury Joint Housing Rehabilitation Program |
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"I applaud Roxbury and Woodbury for looking beyond their borders to help improve their town’s overall quality of life."
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12/12/2005 | Governor Rell, Rep. Simmons Announce $475,000 For Tolland Housing Rehabilitation Program |
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"This investment will not only benefit the low to moderate income residents in Tolland, but it will also benefit the senior citizens residing at Old Post Village.”
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12/11/2005 | Governor Rell’s Call to Limit 4-1-1 Calls Showing Results; Calls Down 39 %, Costs Down 42 % |
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In March, the state paid $24,048 in 4-1-1 charges. In November, the state paid $13,747. “I am pleased with these results, and thank our agencies and employees for exercising this new discipline,” Governor Rell said.
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12/7/2005 | Remarks by Governor Rell upon Signing Campaign Finance Reform Legislation |
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"That is the bipartisan spirit people want, and we have given it to them."
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12/6/2005 | Statement of Governor Rell on Electric Boat Job Cuts |
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"I am disappointed. I am angry. And I am determined to do whatever we need to do to protect these jobs."
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12/6/2005 | Governor Rell Announces Nearly $2 Million for Long Island Sound Improvements |
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Governor Rell said the Bond Commission expects to approve a total of $15.8 million in clean water bond fund projects, ranging from Long Island Sound denitrification to projects in Cheshire, Cromwell, East Hartford, Enfield, Milford, Suffield and Stratford.
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12/5/2005 | Governor Rell Signs Medicare and Home Heating Assistance Bills |
12/5/2005 | Governor Rell Directs Team of Agencies to Prepare for Influenza Threats |
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“As concern grows about a possible influenza pandemic, and the potential for occurrence of avian influenza is evaluated nationally, I am asking your departments to combine your expertise to develop a comprehensive State Plan for Influenza Preparedness and Response."
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12/5/2005 | Governor Rell Directs Communications to Be Streamlined After Threats to State Courthouses |
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“This turned out to be a hoax, and a criminal investigation will seek to find the perpetrator or perpetrators. At the same time, the response activities of various agencies give us an opportunity to learn where coordination was strongest and where improvements need to be made.”
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12/2/2005 | Governor Rell Announces Executive Committee for Southeastern Connecticut Economic Diversification Commission |
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"This is a big job, and we are going to need all hands on deck to achieve the best results for the future of the region.”
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12/1/2005 | Governor Rell Announces $1 Million for Hartford’s Park Street |
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"This is the main retail corridor for New England's Hispanic community, and as governor I intend to see that corridor flourish."
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12/1/2005 | Governor Rell Praises Passage of Landmark Campaign Finance Reforms |
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Governor M. Jodi Rell early today praised the passage of the landmark campaign finance reforms for which she has been fighting for months, declaring that “Connecticut is now a national model for reform” and that “Connecticut citizens can once again be proud of the way we conduct our campaigns.”
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