| 5/29/2009 | Gov.Rell: $10.8 M in Stimulus Funds To Boost Homelessness Prevention Efforts |
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The Governor said the infusion of federal dollars will allow the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) to help more than 1,000 people a year over the life of the stimulus grant, which must be spent within three years.
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| 5/28/2009 | Gov. Rell Delivers Second ‘No-Tax’ Budget of Legislative Session |
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"It is a budget that the families of Connecticut can afford and one that their government can ill-afford to delay any longer. They are counting on us to make those cuts and to finish our business on time."
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| 5/27/2009 | Gov. Rell: CT to Receive $58.6 Million in Stimulus Funds for Unemployed |
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“Until this economy begins to strengthen, we must support our unemployed residents and this federal payment will help us to bolster the state’s unemployment fund.”
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| 5/26/2009 | Gov. Rell Signs Bill Requiring Cystic Fibrosis Screening in Newborns |
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| 5/26/2009 | Gov. Rell Asks for Quick Action on Stimulus-Backed Summer Jobs Program |
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“This is a program that can provide jobs for 4,500 young people between the ages of 14 and 24 from across Connecticut.”
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| 5/26/2009 | Gov. Rell: $$ for Manufacturers to Expand, Create Jobs |
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| 5/26/2009 | Gov. Rell: $$ in Stimulus GrantsTo Bolster Local Crime Prevention Efforts |
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Governor Rell has informed the top official in every city and town in the state that their community can apply for stimulus grants of up to $100,000 to support local crime prevention efforts and police services.
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| 5/26/2009 | Gov. Rell Signs Executive Order Creating Regional Health District Council |
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| 5/22/2009 | Statement of Gov. Rell on Death Penalty Legislation |
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“I will veto this bill as soon as it hits my desk.”
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| 5/22/2009 | Gov. Rell Signs Bill Removing Restrictions on Decorating Veterans’ Graves with U.S. Flags |
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| 5/21/2009 | Gov. Rell: 2nd Summer of Staycation Kicks Off On Memorial Day |
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For a list of attractions and businesses participating in this year’s campaign go to: www.CTvisit.com
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| 5/21/2009 | Gov. Rell: New Deficit Estimate Dips as Effects of Labor Cost-Saving Agreement Felt |
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| 5/18/2009 | Gov. Rell: Disaster Loans Available for Agriculture Businesses |
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Governor Rell announced that federal disaster loans are available to agricultural cooperatives, small businesses and private, non-profit groups in Hartford, Litchfield, Tolland and Windham counties that suffered losses from the severe weather that hit the area in December 2008.
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| 5/18/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces New Look On The Way For Driver’s License |
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| 5/18/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ To Support WIC Nutrition Program |
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| 5/15/2009 | Governor Rell: State Launches Media Campaign to Combat Underage Drinking … that Targets Parents |
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“As we head into prom and graduation party season, this public awareness campaign will help parents to understand the issues and will urge them set boundaries and rules in their homes,” Governor Rell said. “We know it is tough for parents to do this alone. That’s why SetTheRulesCT.org has some of the best online resources available and also tells people where to find help locally.”
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| 5/14/2009 | Gov. Rell Orders Flags to Half Staff May 15 to Honor Peace Officers |
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| 5/14/2009 | Gov. Rell: 9 More Cases of H1N1 Confirmed |
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| 5/14/2009 | Gov. Rell Directs State Agencies to Skip Annual Reports or ‘Go Electronic’ |
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Under Governor Rell’s directive, reports that are required should be prepared and distributed electronically – by e-mail or through the Internet – wherever possible.
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| 5/14/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ Available for School Food Service Equipment |
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This one-time grant is available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, a federally assisted program that provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children.
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| 5/13/2009 | Gov. Rell: 5 More Cases of H1N1 Confirmed |
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| 5/12/2009 | Gov. Rell: 5 More Cases of H1N1 Confirmed |
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| 5/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces New Cost-Cutting Measures |
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“I will continue to do everything in my power to keep state spending under the tightest possible controls. I expect commissioners and state agencies to be acutely aware that the money they are spending comes from taxpayers – taxpayers who are themselves cutting back and going without.”
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| 5/12/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus Funds Help Stock CT Food Pantries |
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“These stimulus funds will help bolster these critical safety nets for families and the newly unemployed who may be reaching out to food pantries for the first time.”
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| 5/11/2009 | Governor Rell: 3 More Cases of H1N1 Confirmed |
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“We continue to expect new cases and fortunately, the cases we have seen continue to be relatively mild and people are recovering without needing to spend time in a hospital.”
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| 5/11/2009 | Gov. Rell Dedicates Vietnam Women’s Memorial Replica at State Capitol |
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"This statue captures that sacrifice and reminds us of the tremendous contributions of women past and present."
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| 5/11/2009 | Gov. Rell: New Bradley Airport Wing Will Be Named ‘Ella T. Grasso Concourse’ |
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“The people of this great state have honored Governor Grasso in a number of ways and I am tremendously proud we can add one more – and do it in her beloved home town.”
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| 5/11/2009 | Governor Rell: 11 More Cases of H1N1 Confirmed |
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| 5/11/2009 | Gov. Rell: Municipalities Awarded $$ for Brownfield Efforts |
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| 5/8/2009 | Gov. Rell Signs Legislation Protecting CT Car Dealers |
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"This bill takes important steps to protect Connecticut’s car dealers and their employees so they won’t get caught in the middle as the worldwide auto industry goes through this period of upheaval."
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| 5/8/2009 | Gov. Rell: Ten More Cases of H1N1 Flu in CT |
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All of the individuals are recovering and did not require hospitalization.
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| 5/6/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ for Flood Control Projects |
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| 5/5/2009 | Gov. Rell: CT Wants Stimulus Funds to Combat Violent Crime |
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| 5/5/2009 | Gov. Rell: CDC Confirms 2 More Cases of H1N1 Flu in CT |
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Results from the CDC confirm that two Fairfield University students are positive for novel H1N1 flu.
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| 5/3/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ Available for Local Fire Department Construction Projects |
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| 5/2/2009 | Gov. Rell: CDC Confirms Second H1N1 Flu Case in CT |
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| 5/2/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ Can Help Solve "Cold Cases" |
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“This initiative would help bring these violent criminals to justice. We can bring some measure of closure to victims and their families by delivering the answers and justice they deserve and have awaited, in many cases, for decades.”
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| 5/2/2009 | Governor Rell Cites Need For More Foster Families |
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Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent should please call 1-888-KID-HERO.
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| 5/1/2009 | Gov. Rell: One of First Two ‘Probable’ Cases Positive for H1N1 Influenza |
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"This is news we had anticipated. It is important to remember that these cases involve people whose illness was relatively mild, since they are now feeling better and never needed hospitalization. While there is no vaccine yet for H1N1 flu, we do have antiviral medications that can shorten the duration and the severity of the illness and we are monitoring very closely for additional cases."
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| 5/1/2009 | Gov. Rell: CT Applying for Stimulus $$ for Economic Development |
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“We know brownfield rehabilitation pays dividends both economically and environmentally. These stimulus funds provide a tremendous opportunity to support those projects.”
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