| 5/31/2006 | Governor Rell Directs Readiness for New Hurricane Season |
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“We are implementing an aggressive and comprehensive training schedule early in this hurricane season to focus all levels of government on preparedness. Training, exercising and evaluation are critical to ensuring that all officials understand the plans and know how to implement them. No detail can be left to chance.”
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| 5/26/2006 | Governor Rell, Rep. Johnson Announce Grant to Waterbury Police to Help With Crime Reduction Efforts |
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“Officers will benefit from new equipment, and funding for the Police Activity League will continue to help foster positive relationships between the department and Waterbury’s youth.”
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| 5/26/2006 | Governor Rell Says State to Receive $1.2 Million Grant to Address Youth Suicide Prevention |
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"By making this grant to Connecticut, the federal government has indicated its confidence that our prevention services system is poised to tackle this crucial issue affecting the mental and physical health of our young people.”
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| 5/25/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $450,000 In State Funding for Waterbury Projects |
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The Governor gave special thanks to state Reps. Selim Noujaim and Anthony D’Amelio for their perseverance in moving these projects forward.
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| 5/25/2006 | Governor Rell Awards New Connecticut Wartime Service Medals to First State Veterans |
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“Veterans represent the best of America and we can never fully repay them for their dedication to duty and personal courage. This new award is a simple but important gesture of admiration from a state that truly honors their service.”
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| 5/25/2006 | Statement of Governor M. Jodi Rell on Death of Former Congressman Robert Giaimo |
| 5/24/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Commission To Examine Judicial Branch Openness |
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“When I created this commission, I said that transparency, accessibility, accountability are three basic concepts that the public has come to expect, and indeed, should demand, of the various branches of government that shape our society. Each member should bring thoughtful insights to the commission’s important deliberations.”
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| 5/24/2006 | Governor Rell Offers Tips to Veterans to Prevent Identity Theft |
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“Veterans may place a fraud alert for free by contacting any of the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. Veterans may also call my office at 1-800-406-1527 and we can send them a form to request a credit report.”
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| 5/23/2006 | Governor Announces $3.5 Million For Shepaug River Projects |
| 5/23/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Bank of America Donation of State Park Passes for Foster Families |
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“Bank of America has stepped forward with a generous grant that will encourage foster families to spend more time together outdoors in our beautiful state parks."
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| 5/23/2006 | Governor Rell: Surplus Tops $790 Million |
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“Our Rainy Day Fund is now filled to its highest level ever. This will serve us well over the long term.”
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| 5/23/2006 | Governor Rell Announces State Assistance to Veterans to Monitor Privacy Information |
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Connecticut veterans looking for the latest information from the federal government about the loss of data may contact 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636) or visit www.firstgov.gov.
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| 5/22/2006 | Governor Rell Directs DCF to Tighten Procedures Involving Supervised Youth Outings |
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“I want to make clear that these passes will continue to be issued. They are important in that they reintegrate young people back into the community. But going forward, we need to make better, smarter decisions about which young people are ready for reintegration. We need to look closely at how those decisions are made in granting the privilege of attending a local movie or play.”
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| 5/18/2006 | Gov. Rell: Flags Return to Full Staff Today |
| 5/18/2006 | Governor Rell Names New Leaders For State Department of Labor |
| 5/16/2006 | Governor Rell Tours Yonkers Rail Repair Plant to Review VRE Work |
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The VRE cars will add more than 2,000 seats to the system, as Governor Rell had requested last year.
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| 5/15/2006 | Governor Rell Issues Progress Report on State Efforts To Cut Energy Consumption |
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Energy efficiency tips can be found at www.ctsavesenergy.org , www.wattsnewct.com , www.ct-energyinfo.com , or call 1 877 WISE USE .
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| 5/12/2006 | Governor Rell Encouraged by Economic Growth Forecast |
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“This is very good news as we continue to build on the foundation we have established for economic growth and development in our state.”
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| 5/9/2006 | Governor Rell on No Child Left Behind Act: ‘Admirable Goals, Harmful Inflexibility’ |
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"This, to me, is a harmful degree of inflexibility."
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| 5/8/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Commission To Examine Judicial Branch Openness |
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"I recognize and appreciate that the Executive and Legislative branches cannot dictate to the third, equal and independent branch of government, but I am confident this Commission will be able to make recommendations to allow more sunshine into our court operations.”
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| 5/5/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Safety Improvements For Route 10 in New Haven After Fatal Accidents |
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"There will be changes to traffic signals. New warning signs will be put up. There will be better pavement markings."
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| 5/5/2006 | Statement of Governor M. Jodi Rell on Death of Marine Cpl. Stephen Bixler |
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Governor Rell has ordered both the United States flag and the State of Connecticut flag to be flown at half-staff until sundown on the day of Cpl. Bixler’s interment, which has not yet been determined.
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| 5/4/2006 | Listen to Governor Rell Discuss 2006 Session Highlights, Disappointments |
| 5/4/2006 | Governor Rell End-Of-Session Remarks |
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"We made jobs and the economy our number one issue for the session – and we got the job done."
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| 5/2/2006 | Governor Rell Welcomes Federal Snow Aid to Connecticut Cities and Towns |
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“This news is most welcome. The federal reimbursement that will be coming our way should provide everyone with some sorely-needed relief. ”
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| 5/2/2006 | Governor Rell Says Agriculture Grants Available |
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“The applications for this year are now available and will be accepted until May 31, 2006. One million dollars will be available in 2006 to fund two competitive matching grants in the new program."
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| 5/1/2006 | Governor Rell Signs New Job Growth Legislation |
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“This bill should be considered a solid start to making Connecticut more business-friendly – but it is only a start."
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