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Connecticut House Democrats have a long and proud history of representing and protecting the interests of all Connecticut residents.
That commitment is reflected in an agenda that emphasizes strong economic growth that promotes business and creates new, 20th
century jobs; quality health care and education; safe and crime free communities; reasonable taxes and fairly distributed expenditures;
clean,sustainable energy and green technologies; safe roads and bridges and reliable public transportation; and open, honest and
accountable government that protects civil rights and liberties for all.
Current News & Issues
January 12, 2012
CT LEGISLATORS SUPPORT REFORM IN LEGAL CHALLENGE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Forty-three Connecticut lawmakers joined a group of more than 500 legislators in various states who support federal health reform as it faces a legal challenge that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in March. READ MORE
CT LEGISLATORS SUPPORT REFORM IN LEGAL CHALLENGE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Forty-three Connecticut lawmakers joined a group of more than 500 legislators in various states who support federal health reform as it faces a legal challenge that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in March. READ MORE
January 12, 2012
SETTTING THE STAGE FOR ATTACKING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, said the recent workshop on education reform sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain set the stage for real progress at reducing the achievement gap during the 2012 legislative session, which convenes next month. READ MORE
SETTTING THE STAGE FOR ATTACKING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, said the recent workshop on education reform sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain set the stage for real progress at reducing the achievement gap during the 2012 legislative session, which convenes next month. READ MORE
January 6, 2012
EYEWITNESS ID & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOP JUDICIARY COMMITTEE'S 2012 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Connecticut's General Assembly alternates between a short session that runs from early February to early May in even-numbered years, and a long session that runs from early January to early June in odd-numbered years. READ MORE
EYEWITNESS ID & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOP JUDICIARY COMMITTEE'S 2012 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Connecticut's General Assembly alternates between a short session that runs from early February to early May in even-numbered years, and a long session that runs from early January to early June in odd-numbered years. READ MORE
December 19, 2011
STATE TO TAKE BACK TAXES FROM LOTTERY WINNINGS IN NEW YEAR
A new law enacted from legislation (HB 6270) introduced by State Representative Gerald Fox III (D-Stamford) that requires the state’s lottery agency to deduct delinquent taxes and penalties before distributing lottery prizes takes effect New Year’s Eve. READ MORE
STATE TO TAKE BACK TAXES FROM LOTTERY WINNINGS IN NEW YEAR
A new law enacted from legislation (HB 6270) introduced by State Representative Gerald Fox III (D-Stamford) that requires the state’s lottery agency to deduct delinquent taxes and penalties before distributing lottery prizes takes effect New Year’s Eve. READ MORE
December 16, 2011
UNIVERSAL PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION KEY TO CLOSING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Matthew Ritter (D-Hartford, Bloomfield) told parents of school age children and others in attendance at a recent neighborhood meeting that investing in universal pre-school is the best way to help close the education achievement gap for students in Hartford. READ MORE
UNIVERSAL PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION KEY TO CLOSING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Matthew Ritter (D-Hartford, Bloomfield) told parents of school age children and others in attendance at a recent neighborhood meeting that investing in universal pre-school is the best way to help close the education achievement gap for students in Hartford. READ MORE
December 5, 2011
BRIDGEPORT LAWMAKERS AND MAYOR FINCH TAKE EXCEPTION TO GOP REDISTRICTING PLAN
Bridgeport State Representatives Andres Ayala (District 128th), Don Clemons (District 124th), Ezequiel Santiago (District 130th) and Charlie Stallworth (District 126th) together with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch issued the following joint statement regarding the proposed Congressional redistricting plan. READ MORE
BRIDGEPORT LAWMAKERS AND MAYOR FINCH TAKE EXCEPTION TO GOP REDISTRICTING PLAN
Bridgeport State Representatives Andres Ayala (District 128th), Don Clemons (District 124th), Ezequiel Santiago (District 130th) and Charlie Stallworth (District 126th) together with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch issued the following joint statement regarding the proposed Congressional redistricting plan. READ MORE
November 22, 2011
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS REQUEST PURA ACTION ON STORMS
House Speaker Donovan and House Energy Chair Nardello have written to PURA requesting two actions: expand their Docket to look at utility staffing, communication, staff training and reviews, tree trimming, and accountability; and to engage a consulting firm to audit utility companies' response to Irene and the October Nor'easter. READ MORE
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERS REQUEST PURA ACTION ON STORMS
House Speaker Donovan and House Energy Chair Nardello have written to PURA requesting two actions: expand their Docket to look at utility staffing, communication, staff training and reviews, tree trimming, and accountability; and to engage a consulting firm to audit utility companies' response to Irene and the October Nor'easter. READ MORE
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