The State of Connecticut was honored for being the “Safest State in the Nation” for kids, according to Parents Magazine yesterday.  So sayeth the article about Connecticut’s kid-related security:

The proof that it’s working: Kids in the state are far less likely to die from accidents; in fact, Connecticut has the second-lowest rate in the nation.

The always pithy Capitol Watch collected comments from Governor Rell on the topic, who said this:     “I very much appreciate this award, which should be shared with the forward-looking legislators, the dedicated state employees and — certainly — the millions of dedicated parents who have done so much through the years to build Connecticut’s reputation for protecting children.”

Other Governors or former Governors aren’t doing so well in this neck of the woods.  Yesterday, newly-minted Governor David Paterson announced that both he and his wife had “affairs”, though by rights, he was seperated from his wife at the time and they worked through their differences.  Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey confessed that he had a threesome with a former security guard.  And former Connecticut Governor John Rowland is being criticized by Rep. Chris Caruso and Rep. Diana Urban in relation to his new role in bringing business to Waterbury. 

Meanwhile, Governor Rell and her husband Lou celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary.