Press Release Archived

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• Statement on Ongoing Joint Investigation into Hartford’s Doc Hurley Scholarship Foundation

  “Our focus will continue to be on evaluating if funds raised in the past have been handled appropriately, and to ensure that any remaining funds – or future funds, if the tournament or other fundraising efforts go forward – are directed to their intended charitable purpose.”

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on Appeal of Second Circuit Decision in SEBAC Case

  “After careful consideration, I have decided to seek review of the Second Circuit’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in light of the potentially significant fiscal consequences for Connecticut taxpayers.”

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on DOMA

  “I applaud the Supreme Court for correctly concluding that the Defense of Marriage Act represents an unconstitutional deprivation of equal liberty. Discrimination based on sexual orientation has no place in our society or under our laws."

• Statement of Attorney General George Jepsen on Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Labor Dispute

  "L + M need not wait for negotiations to start, or to bear fruit, before permitting workers to return to their jobs. My hope is that, through discussions, an amicable resolution can be achieved that both preserves good middle class jobs and guarantees the sustainable delivery of quality healthcare by L + M into the future."

• Treasurer Nappier and AG Jepsen Applaud Supreme Court Decision in Class Action Case

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on UI’s Intent to File for Electric Rate Increase

• State Officials, Safety Advocates, Students Mark National Teen Driver Safety Week 2013

  Making sure teen drivers are safe drivers is the focus of National Teen Driver Safety week in Connecticut, but communities, parents and teens need to be reminded that vehicle passengers are also responsible for keeping crashes from happening and avoiding injury.

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on United Healthcare’s Continued Physician Terminations

  “This move is further evidence of United’s unwillingness to act reasonably and in the best interest of its beneficiaries. It will only add to the confusion that United has already caused for thousands of patients, their families and their caregivers.”

• Statement from Attorney General Jepsen on CMS Response to United Healthcare Terminations

  “I am deeply disappointed by CMS’s response and its continuing refusal to take concrete action to protect thousands of patients affected by United Healthcare’s terminations of Connecticut physicians."

• State Officials Warn Residents about “Free Medical Alert” Scams

  Scammers promising “free” medical alert devices have been contacting residents across the state, and consumers need to be take note and spread the word, Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein and Attorney General George Jepsen advised today.

• State Files Brief in Support of Physicians in United Healthcare Appeal

• Regulators Approve Connecticut Water Settlement;$10 Million Tax Refund Will Reduce Rates Charged to Customers

  Attorney General George Jepsen and Consumer Counsel Elin Swanson Katz said rates charged to Connecticut Water Co. customers will be reduced by an estimated 6.4 percent beginning April 1, 2014, because state regulators have approved a negotiated settlement with the utility.

• State Supreme Court Clears Challenge To Tire Pond Cleanup in Hamden, North Haven

• State Officials Announce Upcoming Mortgage Assistance Event

• State Files Suit against Former Hartford Charity Director over Allegations of Fund Misuse

  The state has filed suit against the former executive director of the now-defunct South Arsenal Neighborhood Development, Inc. over allegations that she misappropriated charitable funds in violation of state law, Attorney General George Jepsen and Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner William M. Rubenstein announced today.