| 12/31/2009 | Gov. Rell Orders Flags to Half Staff |
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Flags are to remain at half-staff until sundown on the date of Staff Sergeant Spino’s interment, which has not yet been determined.
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| 12/28/2009 | Governor Rell Vetoes Both Democrat Deficit Bills |
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"Called into special session to deal with a budget deficit estimated between $337 million and $550 million, the Democrats in the Legislature managed to trim state spending by a feeble $12.4 million. It is a repeat of the same pattern we have seen time and again this year: Regrettably, it is an outright refusal to admit that state spending has far exceeded the ability of state taxpayers – any state taxpayers – to pay for it."
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| 12/28/2009 | Gov. Rell: $26M for Double-Tracking on New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Line |
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"Along with the new M-8 passenger cars coming to Metro-North’s New Haven Line and the highway upgrades we have made across Connecticut, this project will truly transform public transit in our state."
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| 12/28/2009 | Gov. Rell: State to Receive Stimulus Funds for WIC Nutrition Program |
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Connecticut will receive $391,270 in federal stimulus funds to develop a data system in support of the state’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program.
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| 12/28/2009 | Gov. Rell: New Program to Assist State’s High-Tech Manufacturers |
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The pilot program is open to companies established here or that have operations in the state, have fewer than 500 employees and have ongoing business and sales derived from Connecticut-based activities. Participating companies must match the grants.
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| 12/24/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Employees Raise $28,000 in Food Drive |
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Gov. Rell today announced that state employees collected more than four tons of non-perishable food and contributed $28,348 in cash donations – more than twice last year’s cash total – to benefit Foodshare and the Connecticut Food Bank.
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| 12/24/2009 | Gov. Rell Unveils First M-8 Rail Cars |
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"These state-of-the-art train cars will be serving Connecticut commuters for many years to come and I am proud to be here on Day One."
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| 12/24/2009 | Gov. Rell: State Seeks to Sue Federal Gov’t If Nebraska Provision is Part of Health Care Reform Law |
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The Governor expressed outraged that cumbersome, costly add-ons – ‘gifts’ to many states for favorable votes – are contributing to one of the most costly pieces of legislation in history.
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| 12/21/2009 | Gov. Rell: CT Troops Coming 'Home for the Holidays' This Week |
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Members of the 250th Engineer Company are expected to arrive at Camp Rell, Niantic at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, and members of the 1st Battalion, 102nd Infantry are expected to arrive at the William A. O’Neill Armory in Hartford at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23.
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| 12/21/2009 | Gov. Rell: Administration Moves to Reopen Negotiations with State Employee Unions |
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“It is essential that we examine additional savings over and above the $100 million in deferred pension payments,” Governor Rell said. “Employee costs are a huge part of our budget and my administration and SEBAC must move quickly and in good faith to identify and mutually agree on further savings.”
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| 12/18/2009 | Gov. Rell Urges U.S. Senate for Quick Passage Of Emergency Unemployment Relief |
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“This is legislation that absolutely cannot wait until the holidays,” Governor Rell wrote.
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| 12/16/2009 | Gov. Rell: H1N1 Vaccine Now Available For All of Connecticut |
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Local health departments can be found at www.ct.gov/dph/mda . For more information on the H1N1 flu call the H1N1 hot line at: 800-830-9426, or visit the CT Flu Watch website at www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch.
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| 12/15/2009 | Governor Rell: No Tax Increases No Added Borrowing to Reduce Deficit |
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“It simply makes no sense to believe that even higher taxes and fees are somehow going to make the situation better. Nor are even higher amounts of debt a responsible solution to our problems.”
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| 12/12/2009 | Governor Rell: ‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ Exceeds $200,000 Fund-Raising Goal |
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"Now – thanks to the tremendous kindness shown by the residents of our state – they will have a chance to spend Christmas and New Year’s together before departing on their mission. It is the biggest and the best gift we could give them."
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| 12/10/2009 | Gov. Rell Identifies First Round of State Assets to Be Sold to Raise Cash |
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“This is only the first list of assets we intend to sell. We also have a special Web site – www.ct-surplus-property.com – where people can get all the details on the property, including information on how to make a bid. As we complete the appraisals and other technical details necessary to make additional state-owned assets ready for sale, more properties will be coming on the market in early 2010.”
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| 12/10/2009 | Gov. Rell: Flags At Half Staff to Honor Fallen Marine |
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Flags will remain at half staff until sundown on the day of Cpl. Latorre’s funeral. Arrangements are to be announced.
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| 12/6/2009 | Gov. Rell: Connecticut Teen Safe Driving Week Kicks Off |
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The state Department of Motor Vehicles will e-mail high school principals reminding them of the week, its theme and requests for them to engage their parent-teacher organizations in awareness events for teens and parents.
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| 12/6/2009 | Gov. Rell: Flags at Half-Staff Monday For Pearl Harbor Day |
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| 12/6/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces Dates, Times for Forums on Connecticut’s Economic Strategic Plan |
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"I want to hear once again from people, businesses and others concerned with the future of Connecticut. I have directed our Department of Economic and Community Development to hold a second round of public meetings on the recommendations in the plan, our priorities as we move forward and ideas for implementation."
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| 12/3/2009 | Gov. Rell: Free Holiday Open House Dec. 4 - 6; Ornaments on Sale Now |
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This year’s ornament depicts the inside of the State Capitol dome.
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| 12/1/2009 | Gov. Rell: Cooperation is Key In Addressing Reduction of Municipal Aid |
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The following municipal leaders appointed by the Governor are:
· Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch
· Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton
· East Hartford Mayor Melody Currey
· Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy
· Somers First Selectwoman Lisa Pellegrini
· Portland First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield
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| 12/1/2009 | Gov. Rell Announces DOC Recommendation for Prison Closure: Webster CI in Cheshire |
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"The state prison population is currently about 18,300, down from nearly 19,900 in February 2008. While other states – including states facing even more severe budget problems than our own – are being forced to build new prisons, we can make the most of our successes by building on these achievements."
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