9/28/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Changes at State Banking Department |
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“We are naming an experienced professional to fill Jack’s big shoes. Howard has dedicated his life to this industry, he fully understands how the department runs and I am quite confident that he will skillfully lead the agency on behalf of Connecticut taxpayers.”
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9/28/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $25.8 Million to Expand State’s Community Health Centers |
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The funding wlill expand medical and dental facilities in Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Torrington, Meriden, Stamford, Norwalk, New Britain, Norwich, East Hartford, Willimantic and Putnam.
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9/21/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $5 Million to Link Schools, Libraries to the Net |
9/19/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Funding for I-95 ‘Congestion Buster” Speed Change Lane Projects |
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Governor Rell today announced $24.5 million in funding for upgrades to I-95 in Darien and Norwalk.
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9/19/2006 | Governor Rell Unveils Six-Point Plan to Bring New Integrity to State’s Trash-Hauling Industry |
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“We need to continue on the path of reform and we have a public responsibility to establish a comprehensive oversight system that lets these individuals and companies know that we will expect them to operate under the highest standards."
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9/18/2006 | Governor Rell Unveils Comprehensive Energy ‘Blueprint’ For the Next Generation |
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“I intend to lead our state, its citizens and businesses toward more efficient energy usage.”
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9/18/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $400,000 to Prevent Illegal Abuse of Drugs |
9/18/2006 | Governor Rell Directs DOT to Terminate I-84 Contractor for Defective Work |
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"Sub-par work is simply unacceptable to the taxpayers and to me, and we will pursue every avenue for remedies."
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9/18/2006 | Governor Rell Announces “Stand Down” 2006 and Calls for Outreach to Homeless Veterans |
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The State of Connecticut will hold Stand Down 2006 – a day-long support program for homeless and needy veterans – on September 22 at the State Veterans’ Home campus on West Street in Rocky Hill.
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9/15/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $450,000 to Bolster Department of Correction Re-Entry Programs |
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Research, recently conducted by The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Central Connecticut State University confirms that providing support for offender reentry is highly effective.
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9/15/2006 | Governor Rell: New Report Ranks Connecticut Third in Well-Being of Nation’s Children |
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“While most states did not show any significant improvement since 2005, Connecticut is an exception to this finding and actually moved up five standings to its current third place ranking.”
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9/15/2006 | Governor Rell Declares Sept 15-Oct 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month in Connecticut |
9/15/2006 | Governor Rell: Flags Return to Full Staff at Dusk |
9/14/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Funding for Rt. 73 Intersection Improvements in Waterbury |
9/14/2006 | Governor Rell Visits Three Connecticut Firehouses to Say ‘Thank You’ to First Responders |
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“Declaring First Responders Day is my way of urging the people of Connecticut to take time out of their busy day to thank the first responders in their community and reflect on the critical services they provide our cities and towns 24 hours a day and seven days a week.”
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9/13/2006 | Governor Rell, Local Officials, Announce Final Approval of Upper Naugatuck Valley Enterprise Corridor Zone |
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“Torrington is very excited about the arrival of this new program. Not only will this help to stimulate new job growth in our city by attracting new companies, but it will also help to relieve the tax burden on the manufacturing companies currently expanding in town; making the northwest corner of Connecticut more competitive,” said Torrington Mayor Ryan Bingham.
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9/13/2006 | Governor Rell Encourages Businesses to Apply for Tax Credits for Supporting Local Programs |
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Each year, the state makes $5 million in tax credits available to businesses when they give financial support to community projects approved under the NAA.
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9/12/2006 | Governor Rell Announces Start of Route 7 Construction in Wilton |
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The construction is part of a series of major highway capitol projects estimated at a total cost of $140 million for the reconstruction and widening of U.S. Route 7 from Danbury to Norwalk.
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9/12/2006 | Governor Rell: $6 Million in Extra Federal Heating Aid Coming to Connecticut |
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“I encourage people who were eligible for the program last year to apply as soon as possible. If you have not received assistance in the past but are interested in learning more about the program, Infoline at 2-1-1 can advise you about eligibility and benefits, and can also refer you to a local application site.”
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9/11/2006 | Governor Rell: Strong Progress in Identity and Fraud Protection |
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In the five years since the attacks of September 11, 2001, Connecticut has made great strides toward improving security and instituting fraud-prevention processes connected with issuing drivers’ licenses.
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9/8/2006 | Sherwood Island |
9/8/2006 | Governor Rell Declares September 14, 2006 as “First Responders Day” in Connecticut |
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“The fact is we owe our first responders our sincere appreciation and a debt of gratitude for their selfless acts and tireless efforts in protecting Connecticut families 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.”
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9/7/2006 | Governor Rell, Congresswoman Johnson Announce More Than $7.3 Million for New Britain- Hartford Busway Project |
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“What we have received today is a clear signal from Washington that this project will soon become a reality. It is a jumpstart in our long-term efforts to manage our growth, to get people out of their cars and to ease congestion on one of our busiest economic arteries."
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9/7/2006 | Governor Rell Announces State Makes the Grade In Preparing Students for College |
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A newly-released national report card gives Connecticut high marks when evaluating the state’s ability to prepare students for higher education or training.
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9/7/2006 | Governor Rell Announces $1 Million in New Outreach Funding for HUSKY Healthcare |
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“Connecticut Voices for Children is right -- too many parents are not renewing coverage for their children or not signing them up in the first place.”
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9/6/2006 | Governor Rell Announces “Unprecedented” Crackdown on Unsafe Garbage Trucks |
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“I have news for any other companies out there who think they can concoct a scheme to get their unsafe trucks back onto our roads: you will not get away with it."
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9/5/2006 | Governor Rell Orders Extra Winter Heating Aid for Low-Income Families |
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“Early applications will help prevent bottlenecks and speed up services. If you have not received assistance in the past but are interested in learning more about the program, Infoline at 2-1-1 can tell you about the program and refer you to a local application site.”
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9/5/2006 | State to Collect Supplies for School Nurses’ Offices in Louisiana Through Friday |
9/5/2006 | Governor Rell Statement on Army PFC Nicholas A. Madaras of Wilton and Lance Cpl. Philip A. Johnson of Enfield |
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Governor Rell has ordered U.S. and state flags to remain at half staff.
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9/2/2006 | Governor Rell Announces National Search for New DOT Mass Transportation Post |
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“This is a critical moment in our efforts to fix our aging transportation infrastructure, especially our railroads. I have proposed and supported $3.5 billion in transportation improvements over the past two years. I now need an experienced professional with a proven track record in public mass transportation and transit-oriented development to help us become a national model in this area.”
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