| 11/13/2009 | Governor Rell: State Preparing Now For Increased Future Use of Electric Vehicles |
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| 11/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Launches Holiday ‘Care & Share’ Drive to Support Food Pantries |
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The Care & Share campaign will run from November 12 through December 11. Non-perishable food donations can be dropped off on December 11 between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the Oak Street and Capitol Avenue parking lot.
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| 11/10/2009 | Gov. Rell: More than 28 Tons of Food Collected During Saturday’s “Day of Caring & Compassion” |
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“The food donations will help immensely during this holiday season,” Governor Rell said. “On behalf of our fire departments and our food pantries, I thank everyone for their generosity and their compassion.” For more information on how to help and donate, visit www.ctfoodbank.org or www.foodshare.org.
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| 11/10/2009 | Gov. M. Jodi Rell Statement |
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“I want to thank the people of Connecticut for allowing me the honor of serving as their Governor. I want to thank them for their support and their understanding, for their prayers and their returned love. I need their continued support and understanding and their prayers for the next 14 months. I still have a lot of governing to do – a lot of difficult issues to face in these tough economic times."
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| 11/9/2009 | Governor Rell: Pediatric Tamiflu Distributed to State Hospitals and Community Clinics |
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Gov. Rell said that pediatric Tamiflu is being delivered today to 17 acute care hospitals that have pediatric treatment programs and 12 community health clinics, which treat underserved populations in the state. For more information on H1N1 resources in Connecticut call the H1N1 hot line at: 800-830-9426, or visit the www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch .
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| 11/9/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus Funds to Enable Domestic Violence Shelters to Stay Open 24/7 |
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Governor Rell announced that federal stimulus funds coming to Connecticut will enable state domestic violence shelters to stay open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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| 11/6/2009 | Governor Rell: State Exploring Prison Consolidation |
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According to the DOC, the inmate population is currently about 18,500, down from a record high of nearly 19,900 in February 2008. The agency attributed the decrease, in part, to the success of some re-entry programs that allow offenders to return to productive lives and the stepped up pace of the now full-time parole board.
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| 11/6/2009 | Gov. Rell: Flags to Half-Staff in Memory of Fort Hood Shooting Victims |
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Governor Rell today ordered U.S. and State of Connecticut flags flown at half-staff until sundown on Tuesday, November 10, in memory of the victims of Thursday’s shootings at Fort Hood. The order follows the announcement by President Obama that U.S. flags are to be flown at half-staff for the same period.
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| 11/6/2009 | Gov. Rell Reminds Military Families of Available Recovery Services, 24/7 Call Line |
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Reserve and National Guard service members and their families can initiate counseling assistance through the Military Support Program’s 24/7 Call Line at 1-866-251-2913. Additional help can be sought by calling (860) 418- 6979. Connecticut veterans can also receive general assistance, information and referrals by calling the “Vet Info Line” at 1-866-9CT-VETS (866 928-8387) operated by the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or visit www.ct.gov/ctva .
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| 11/5/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Receives More Tamiflu for Children |
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For more information on H1N1 resources in Connecticut call the H1N1 hot line at: 800-830-9426, or visit the www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch
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| 11/5/2009 | Gov. Rell Orders $34 Million in Initial Budget Rescissions |
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“I am also preparing a deficit mitigation plan that I will present to the Legislature before December 1 and it is imperative that lawmakers act quickly and approve all of the savings. The price of inaction will be a steep and unaffordable one.”
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| 10/30/2009 | Gov. Rell Calls on CDC to Release More of State’s Tamiflu Allocation from U.S. Stockpile |
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As cases of H1N1 continue to mount in Connecticut, Gov. Rell today has asked the state Department of Public Health for an inventory of anti-viral medication in Connecticut and is urging federal health officials to immediately release a second round of anti-viral medication from the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
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| 10/29/2009 | Gov. Rell Seeks Federal Aid For Crop Losses By Connecticut Farmers |
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“Our farmers need this help to recover from setbacks caused by the one thing that none of us can control – the weather.” Governor Rell said.
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| 10/29/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus Crime Prevention $$ for CT Towns |
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| 10/28/2009 | Governor Rell: Stimulus Creates and Retains Thousands of Jobs in Connecticut |
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Governor Rell announced that federal stimulus funds have created more than 6,000 jobs in Connecticut to date and preserved thousands more.
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| 10/28/2009 | Gov. Rell Debuts Major Upgrades to Connecticut Sex Offender Registry |
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Governor Rell today demonstrated major upgrades in Connecticut’s “Megan’s Law” sex offender registry, debuting an updated site that is far easier to for parents to use to protect their children and offers exciting enhancements such as interactive maps and the ability to e-mail notifications to friends and neighbors. The registry can be accessed by visiting www.ct.gov/dps and clicking "Sex Offender Registry" on the left side of the website.
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| 10/27/2009 | Gov. Rell Writes Legislators, Warning of Bond Outlook Downgrade |
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"I believe our time would be far better spent working together to develop a comprehensive deficit mitigation plan. It must be a plan that does more than assemble a pastiche of quick fixes and one-time infusions of cash to let us squeak by during the worst of the economic crisis – steps that do nothing but push off the bad news for another few years."
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| 10/27/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces Major Step Forward for South Windsor Studio |
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“This land transfer puts South Windsor on the path to job creation.”
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| 10/27/2009 | Gov. Rell Calls for Overhaul of Flu Vaccine Production and Distribution System |
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"It is the view from Connecticut that the nation is in need of a substantial overhaul of the vaccine production and distribution system."
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| 10/23/2009 | Gov. Rell Nominates Rehmer for DMHAS Commissioner |
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“Pat Rehmer’s quarter-century of service in mental health agencies – including her five years as Deputy Commissioner at DMHAS – and her commitment to the health and welfare of our residents make her the ideal candidate for this position.”
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| 10/22/2009 | Gov. Rell: 7 More Weeks of Federal Benefits For Individuals Exhausting Unemployment |
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Governor Rell announced today that Connecticut’s unemployment rate has qualified the state to provide seven additional weeks of benefits to unemployed individuals. Under federal guidelines, individuals can begin filing their claims beginning Nov. 15. Additional information about the seven weeks, including Frequently Asked Questions, can be found on the Labor Department’s Web site at www.ct.gov/dol or call 2-1-1.
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| 10/21/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus $$ to Lower Towns' Costs for Construction Projects |
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For more information on the program and the application process, visit www.ctcda.com.
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| 10/21/2009 | Governor Rell Announces Shipping of First M-8 Cars from Japan |
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“These state-of-the-art cars represent our latest investment in our rail system and I am confident our commuters will be delighted when they see them.”
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| 10/20/2009 | Gov. Rell: $182 Million to Build Gateway Community College in Downtown New Haven |
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“This project represents a gateway to academic excellence and future job growth in Connecticut.”
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| 10/20/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Moving Ahead with Plans To Build DCF Treatment Facility for Girls |
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“This population of young women has some of the most challenging and urgent needs in our state and a gender specific facility can make all the difference in changing a life and putting a young person on the right path.”
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| 10/19/2009 | Gov. Rell: OPM, OFA Agree on Updated Consensus Revenue Estimates |
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“The planned sales tax cut that I proposed (from 6 percent to 5.5 percent) will be much-needed relief for Connecticut’s hard-pressed consumers and will help spark hundreds of millions of dollars in new retail activity for our businesses and hundreds of new jobs for residents.”
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| 10/15/2009 | Gov. Rell: Swine Flu Clinics Getting Underway in Connecticut |
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More than 80,000 Doses Have Arrived; H1N1 Hotline is: 800-830-9426
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| 10/15/2009 | Gov. Rell: Bids Opened for Key Part of New Haven Rail Yard |
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"This is one of the most ambitious transportation projects we’ve undertaken and it’s critical that we manage it responsibly to keep it on track and on budget.”
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| 10/15/2009 | Gov. Rell Encourages Women Statewide To Make Time for Mammograms |
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“I can attest to the importance of early detection,” said Governor Rell, who was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. “This is a disease that can be overcome if it is caught early and that is why these screenings are vital. Please take the time to schedule a mammogram if you are a woman over 40 or encourage someone you love who is to do the same.”
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| 10/14/2009 | Gov.Rell: $4 M to Help Homeowners ‘Go Solar’ With Hot Water Systems |
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Governor Rell today announced the state is dedicating $4 million in federal stimulus funds to help homeowners and businesses pay for the installation of solar-powered hot water heating systems, an investment that will lower utility bills and promote the use of alternative fuels.
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| 10/14/2009 | Governor Rell Announces Blindness Safety Day and Oct. 23 Awards Ceremony |
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| 10/13/2009 | Gov. Rell: 29 Towns Awarded Small Cities Funding |
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| 10/12/2009 | Gov. Rell Seeking $5 Million To Increase Nursing, Health Care Jobs |
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| 10/12/2009 | Gov. Rell: Stimulus Funds To Prevent and Monitor Hospital-Related Illnesses |
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Will Help Increase Monitoring of MRSA.
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| 10/12/2009 | Governor Rell: State Program Offers Incentive for Paying Back Taxes |
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Taxpayers who do not receive a settlement offer letter but believe they may qualify for the program should call (860) 541-4274 during business hours Monday through Friday.
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| 10/9/2009 | Gov. Rell, Firefighters Announce Initiative to Replenish Food Pantries |
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“November 7 will be a one-day push to fill – and I mean really fill – the shelves of Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank ahead of the coming holidays.”
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| 10/8/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Begins Receiving First Shipments of H1N1 Vaccine |
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"If somebody does not have a healthcare provider or if their provider is not getting the vaccine they should call the H1N1 Hotline at 800-830-9426."
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| 10/7/2009 | Gov. Rell: Fundraising Campaign To Help Bring Troops Home for Holidays |
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The special fund-raising effort, called “Operation Home for the Holidays,” is intended to raise $200,000 to hire a fleet of buses to bring Connecticut Army National Guard troops back to the state during a break in their training.
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| 10/7/2009 | Governor Rell Vetoes Budget Implementer |
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| 10/7/2009 | Gov. Rell: $10.8 Million To Combat Homelessness |
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“The basis of this program is to help those in need of housing as quickly as possible.”
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| 10/5/2009 | Governor Rell Orders Flags Lowered to Half Staff |
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