The State Bond Commission, along with Governor Dannel Malloy, held a meeting on Thursday. One of the items was a request from the Department of Social Services for just under $6 million to provide grants-in-aid to eight social service providers. An additional request was made for $3 million toward grants-in-aid to non-profits in Stamford, Pomfret, and Branford.
Flu is "Widespread" in the State
Connecticut health officials said the flu is now widespread across the state. There are more than 680 confirmed cases and two deaths this season. Fairfield County has the most cases, with 239. There are 163 in New Haven. Litchfield has the fewest number of cases, with 16. The Department of Public Health reports the two people who died were over age 45.
Legislative Hearing on Child Custody Dispute Cases
Members heard testimony on Thursday about the role of guardians and attorneys for minors in any action involving parental responsibilities and the custody and care of a child. Members also heard testimony about whether the state should adopt a presumption that shared custody is in the best interest of a minor child.
Brookfield School Board Member Resigns
Gregory Beck faced numerous calls for his resignation from the Brookfield Board of Education over controversial comments marking a year since the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. In a Facebook tribute to the victims in December, Beck wrote that his acts of kindness would be to give ammunition to his friends for 26 days. He later apologized. Beck is facing town ethics complaints for posting the comment while employed as a local emergency dispatcher
