| 1/30/2009 | Gov. Rell Nominates Nine to Superior Court Bench |
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| 1/27/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Flags to Half Staff in Honor of Bloomfield State Representative |
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“Faith lived to serve her community and her state, and she did so with passion and diligence,” Governor Rell said. “We will all miss her here at the State Capitol. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of her family and friends.”
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| 1/26/2009 | Gov. Rell Submits Proposed Regulations for Construction of ‘Green’ Buildings |
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“We are building a cleaner, greener future for all of Connecticut,” Governor Rell said. “These strict standards will lead to a new generation of energy efficient ‘green’ buildings, and ultimately reduce our carbon footprint on the environment.”
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| 1/26/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces $50,000 Reward To Help Solve 2006 Hartford Homicide |
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| 1/21/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces Creation of Commuter Rail Parking Task Force |
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| 1/20/2009 | Gov. Rell: Current Year Deficit Skyrockets to Nearly $922 Million |
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"Lawmakers can no longer cling to false optimism that we can squeak by for one more fiscal year before facing up to any truly difficult financial decisions."
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| 1/20/2009 | Governor Rell Proposes New Relief for Families Facing Foreclosure |
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Governor Rell proposed a sweeping overhaul of state programs that assist families facing foreclosure, including programs that offer mortgage modifications, delinquency repayment plans and direct mortgage assistance.
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| 1/20/2009 | Gov. Rell, Congresswoman DeLauro Announce Grant for Guilford Nature Area |
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“This grant will bolster our efforts to protect one of the most significant wildlife habitats on Long Island Sound.”
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| 1/15/2009 | Gov. Rell: Armories to Remain Open For Shelter Use Tonight |
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They will be open from 8 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m. tomorrow. For a list of shelter availability in local areas, call the statewide free information line 2-1-1.
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| 1/15/2009 | Gov. Rell: Unemployment Benefits Expanded Additional 13 Weeks |
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Those with general questions about the federal extension can also call toll-free at 1-877-522-6711.
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| 1/14/2009 | Gov. Rell: State to Open 5 Armories For Use as Shelter During Frigid Weather |
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Governor Rell said the armories will be staffed by National Guard and the Red Cross. They will be open from 8 p.m. tonight until 10 a.m.
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| 1/13/2009 | Gov. Rell Asks Commissioners, Managers to Take Unpaid Leave Day as Cost-Cutting Measure |
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Governor Rell has asked agency commissioners and non-union managers to voluntarily take one unpaid day of leave by March 1 as a cost-cutting move, saying she is taking an unpaid day herself today to lead the effort.
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| 1/13/2009 | Gov. Rell: State, Municipalities Preparing Shelters, Services for Frigid Weather |
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“We are asking municipalities to tell us what their shelter capacity is and what contingency plans they have made for shelters that are not open 24 hours a day.”
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| 1/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Directs Agencies to Ensure Adequate Shelter Space In Frigid Weather |
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The Governor also has directed the Connecticut National Guard to have 10 armories ready for use as shelters if needed.
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| 1/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Orders New Cost Cutting Measures |
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Governor Rell announced additional measures to reduce government costs during the rest of Fiscal Year 2009, including the cancellation of state contracts for certain goods and services and the elimination of some Deputy Commissioner positions within state government.
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| 1/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Names Greenwich Executive to State Board of Education |
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| 1/9/2009 | Governor Rell: Cut State Fleet by 20 Percent Reduce Future Costs of State Cars |
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"Right now there are more than 4,300 cars and trucks in the state fleet. That number must come down. Too many agencies don’t even know how many cars they own or where they are. We are going to put an end to that. And anyone who abuses the right to drive a state car is going to lose that right."
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| 1/9/2009 | Gov. Rell Appoints Former Rep. Julia Wasserman to State Board of Pardons and Paroles |
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| 1/9/2009 | Governor Rell Appoints Former Rep. William Dyson to State Board of Pardons and Paroles |
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| 1/8/2009 | Gov. Rell Asks Legislature to Reject Contract Award for Correction Officers |
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"I cannot recommend approval of this award despite my deep appreciation of the critical functions performed by the members of the corrections bargaining unit. I wish that the state had funding available to pay for the arbitration award, but the simple reality is that we do not.”
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| 1/8/2009 | Gov. Rell Nominates Appellate Court Judge C. Ian McLachlan to Fill Supreme Court Vacancy |
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| 1/8/2009 | Gov. Rell Reminds Young Writers To Enter Rewarding Statewide Competition |
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| 1/7/2009 | State of the State Address |
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| 1/5/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces State Loan for Southington Manufacturer |
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Governor Rell announced that the state has approved an $800,000, low-interest loan to help AcuCut, Inc. remain competitive in the high-tech manufacturing industry.
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| 1/5/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces Purchase of Sunrise Resort in East Haddam |
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The property will become a state park that will include a campground and meeting space.
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