3/30/2007 | Governor Rell Announces New Initiative to Strengthen Child Abuse Investigation, Prosecution |
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"This is an innovative way to effectively investigate and prosecute child abuse, and I believe it will make Connecticut a role model."
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3/29/2007 | Statement of Governor M. Jodi Rell on the Death of PFC Gonzalez |
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"The people of Connecticut are grateful for PFC Gonzalez’s courageous sacrifice. He died while protecting our freedom. As a state, we collectively open our arms in a show of support to his family and friends."
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3/29/2007 | Governor Rell Establishes Monitor For Riverview Hospital |
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“I am confident that input and guidance from an external expert focused on monitoring the program improvement that hospital staff have begun will accelerate the progress now underway.”
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3/28/2007 | GOVERNOR RELL ISSUES CLARION CALL FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF, CLASSROOM ACCOUNTABILITY |
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"It is time for us to take action, just as we did on ethics and campaign finance reform and transportation. We’re well aware of the need for property tax reform – as government leaders and as taxpayers ourselves. Now is the time to get it done."
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3/26/2007 | Governor Rell Calls for Extension Of Utility Shut-Off Date |
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“Connecticut families, no matter how well off, face dramatically increasing energy costs this season and this is a common sense, compassionate idea that will help them during the cold-weather season.”
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3/26/2007 | Connecticut Exports Hit Records in 2006, Governor Rell Announces |
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"Connecticut’s export sector is healthy and strong, reflecting the growth we have seen elsewhere in our economy and employment picture. Not only are we the fastest-growing exporter in New England, our growth rate last year far exceeded the national average of 14.7 percent."
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3/23/2007 | Governor Rell Urges Disposal of Tainted Menu Foods Canned Pet Food |
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3/23/2007 | Governor Rell Tells SCSU Women To Bring The Title Home |
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"This team has had an incredible season, and now they are on the national stage. They have made us all so proud. We will all be cheering for them to bring the title home to Connecticut."
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3/23/2007 | Governor Rell Proposes Change to Car Tax Plan |
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"Our citizens have spoken clearly – they agree with me that this tax should be eliminated. Let’s put the taxpayers’ hard earned dollars back in their wallets – where it belongs."
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3/23/2007 | Governor Rell Urges House Armed Services Leaders to Address Equipment Shortfalls in National Guard |
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“We have always counted on Connecticut’s Army National Guard and Air National Guard units to be there when we called – and they always have been. Without the right tools, however, their jobs are far more difficult and dangerous.”
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3/22/2007 | Governor, Attorney General, DOT Announce $17.5 Million Agreement With Insurer For Defective I-84 Storm Drains |
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"I said we would protect the interests of the State and our taxpayers and that the responsible parties must be held accountable. Now we can move forward and I have directed the DOT to make the repairs as quickly as possible."
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3/22/2007 | Governor Rell Opposes Proposal for Full-Time Legislature |
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"People want less government, not more. The last thing in the world we need is a legislature that never ends."
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3/22/2007 | Statement of Governor M. Jodi Rell on the Death of Army PFC Stephen K. Richardson |
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3/21/2007 | Governor Rell Condemns Third Attempt to Gain Control over State Bonding Authority |
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“Connecticut families are working hard each day to make ends meet and what do they see at the state Capitol? Lawmakers who treat their tax dollars like the lettuce on an all-you-can-eat salad bar.”
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3/21/2007 | Governor Rell Announces New System for Public Transportation Providers to Check Driver Histories |
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"This online list will be updated weekly, and it will provide public transportation companies with an important tool for checking to make sure that qualified drivers are behind the wheel."
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3/20/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Rise in Surplus |
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"A rising surplus is good news. We have gained 8,200 jobs in the last six months, and we currently have more than $1.1 billion in our emergency reserve, also known as the rainy day fund."
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3/19/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Support for Increased Funding of Statewide Firearms Trafficking Task Force |
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“This is a measure that law-abiding gun owners can readily support. Many times we hear that there are already enough gun control laws on the books and that we need to enforce the laws that we have. That is exactly the mission of this Task Force. The more illegal weapons we can out of the hands of criminals and off our streets the safer all us will be.”
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3/19/2007 | Governor Rell: Byrd Honors Scholarship Grant Program Available, Deadline Approaching |
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“This scholarship is an excellent opportunity and is available to full time students who have completed a rigorous high school curriculum.”
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3/19/2007 | Governor Rell Asks Legislature to Lift Cap on Vacation Time for State Employees Called to Duty with Military |
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“I’m sure you will agree with me that it is inappropriate to penalize these employees who are proudly serving their country by limiting their ability to accrue vacation time.”
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3/16/2007 | Governor Rell Nominates Five Superior Court Judges |
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"These nominees represent the best in Connecticut law and I am confident they will serve our citizens well in the coming years."
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3/16/2007 | Governor Rell Announces New Outreach Efforts To Boost HUSKY Enrollment |
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“The HUSKY Plan offers excellent health benefits for all children at no cost or an affordable rate, depending on income – and we will continue to reach out to parents, school staff and family friends to spread the word that health coverage is available for Connecticut’s uninsured children.”
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3/15/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Efforts to Promote and Expand Connecticut’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Industries |
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"Fuel cell and hydrogen technologies are critical to help solve energy management issues, improve environmental quality, and provide for Connecticut’s economic prosperity. The state is a national model for energy technologies and energy efficiency."
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3/15/2007 | Governor Rell Urges Support For Charter Oak Health Plan at Legislative Hearing |
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"Providing coverage to the uninsured is an urgent need that demands action now. My plan targets coverage directly to that need."
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3/15/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Significant Enhancements for Metro-North and Shore Line East Commuters |
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"We have worked hard to secure new and better service for our commuters in order to reduce traffic congestion and make our trains a more attractive and convenient option. Today we can say that we are meeting our commitment to commuters and the general public."
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3/14/2007 | Governor Rell Urges Improved Information Sharing on Injured Veterans by Federal Government |
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"I have directed Veterans Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz to do whatever it takes to respond to the needs of Connecticut’s disabled service members and veterans as soon as we are made aware of their needs. We must – and we will – take care of our own."
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3/14/2007 | Governor Rell to U.S. Energy Secretary: Stop the Gasoline Price Spike |
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"We cannot allow these price surges to continue until gasoline is selling at $3 a gallon again. The consumers of this state – including their Governor – have had enough. Nor are these spikes confined to Connecticut, which is exactly why we need a federal answer."
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3/13/2007 | Governor Rell Urges Legislature to Leave Bond Commission Alone |
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"We have heard loud and clear from the bond rating agencies that Connecticut is already on the razor’s edge. If we exceed a certain limit, our bond rating
will go down and our interest rates will go up, forcing even higher payments on debt. This bill would send us in the wrong direction."
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3/13/2007 | Governor Rell Seeks Answers on UCONN Repairs |
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"I share the concerns about how these repairs are being funded. Funds that have been allocated for a specific purpose should only be used for that purpose."
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3/13/2007 | Governor Rell Sends Off CCSU Basketball Team |
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Listen to what Governor Rell said to CCSU players as they left for Lexington, Kentucky to face Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
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3/12/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Public Awareness Campaign to Heighten Compliance with State Ethics Law |
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"Many citizens communicate with government officials in an effort to achieve legislative or administrative action. This is normal and is welcomed in an open and democratic form of government."
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3/12/2007 | Governor Rell: Momentum Continues in Efforts to Improve Services For Foster Care Children |
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"Every child deserves a permanent place to call home. Yet, there are still young children for whom a permanent family has not been secured and there are still children who may not be in the most appropriate placement."
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3/12/2007 | Governor Rell Tells Transportation Committee: ‘Much Remains to be Done’ |
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"Today we can confidently say that Connecticut has turned a corner in planning for its transportation future. However, we cannot allow this to be the end of our progress."
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3/9/2007 | Governor Rell Names Albert Martin to New DOT Mass Transportation Post |
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"Albert Martin has extensive experience working with all of the people and all of the entities we will need to bring together to make it happen."
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3/8/2007 | Governor Rell Announces New Inductees Into Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame |
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"We continue to make it a priority to treat our veterans with the dignity and respect they deserve."
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3/8/2007 | Governor Rell Offers Testimony Urging Annual Construction of Two Virginia-Class Subs |
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"By delaying, for over a decade, the initial planned increase in production to two ships per year, the Navy has forced Electric Boat to layoff thousands of highly skilled workers. It is time to turn this around!"
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3/7/2007 | Governor Rell: State Begins Year on Positive Note; 4,000 More Jobs in January |
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"These positive job gains are proof that our economy continues the expansion we have seen in the past three years. Since last January we have added 16,000 jobs, which have provided new career opportunities throughout most of our industries."
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3/7/2007 | Governor Rell Urges Action to Give Property Owners Far Stronger Protections on Eminent Domain |
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"Eminent domain is an important tool and I support its use, so long as it is for true public purposes. When it is used, however, property owners must be treated fairly and compensated properly."
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3/7/2007 | Governor Rell Calls for Legislative Action on Plan for Uninsured |
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“If it can be done in the Bay State, it can be done in the Constitution State.”
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3/6/2007 | Governor Rell Testifies: ‘No Plan for Future Can Be Complete Without Plan for Dealing with Energy’ |
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“The people of our state are crying out for relief, responsibility and progress in charting energy policy in Connecticut. We agreed even before this legislative session began that energy issues must be at the top of our agenda. I know the Energy and Technology Committee will give these bills their careful attention and I look forward to working with the entire General Assembly to develop positive solutions for the people of our state.”
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3/5/2007 | Governor Rell to Introduce Legislation Supporting State’s Participation in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan |
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“Climate change is a growing concern and this agreement is part of our longstanding commitment to combat it by reducing dangerous greenhouse gas emissions.”
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3/5/2007 | Governor Rell: Flags Return to Full Staff Today at Dusk |
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3/4/2007 | Governor Rell Hails Public Transit Ridership Increases |
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"More and more Connecticut commuters are hearing our message: please take your cars off the road and hop on a train or a bus. That’s the best way to unclog our highways and parkways. It’s also a smart way to expand our economy by making our state a better place to do business."
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3/4/2007 | Governor Rell Orders Protection of Seniors, People with Disabilities from Medicare Charges |
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“There is no way that thousands of our seniors and people with disabilities should receive unexpected drug bills. Our citizens enrolled in Medicare Part D in good faith and put their trust in the system. I expect that Humana will do the right thing and withdraw its notice to charge Connecticut Medicare enrollees.”
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3/2/2007 | Governor Rell Activates Emergency Operations Center to Coordinate Statewide Flooding Response |
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"Slick roads, extra water and cold temperatures make a dangerous combination."
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3/2/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Connecticut to Host World Hedge Fund Forum on March 5 |
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"The state is proud to partner with the Connecticut Hedge Fund Association in sponsoring this summit. Connecticut is home to some of the largest and most respected hedge fund firms in the world because we offer a highly skilled work force, a superior quality of life and access to world-class academic and research facilities such as Yale and the University of Connecticut."
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3/2/2007 | Governor Rell Announces Increase in Homeland Security Funding |
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