Connecticut State Senate Democrats

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Donald Williams announces that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve $10 million in state bonding for the creation of a parking facility at the long-planned ‘Storrs Center’ village development in Mansfield. 5/14

Joe Crisco announces the approval of a bill to increase staffing levels at the volunteer fire departments in some of the smaller cities and towns across Connecticut. 5/13

Edith Prague endorses legislation to prohibit telephone and cable companies from charging nursing home residents a new installation fee when patients are moved from one room to another within the same facility. 5/13

Joe Crisco gains the Senate approval of legislation that requires a disclosure that consumers have a right to choose where their damaged cars are repaired. 5/12

Gayle Slossberg calls on the Senate and House leadership to expand the scope of a planned special session to include ethics reform. 5/9

Donald DeFronzo delivers the opportunity to earn high school credits to students enrolled in foreign language programs. 5/9

Joan Hartley and Joe Crisco announce the approval of a measure that will help provide financial assistance for Naugatuck’s Renaissance Place economic development project. 5/9

Donald Williams endorses a measure to establish a special taxing district to improve the health of Quaddick Lake in Thompson. 5/9

Gary LeBeau applauds the House and Senate passage of the ‘reciprocal preference’ bill to keep jobs in Connecticut. 5/8

Gayle Slossberg leads the Senate in approving legislation that ensures that Milford and Orange will have unfettered access to town-specific government programming. 5/7

Andrea Stillman wins the Senate approval of a measure that could boost the ranks of volunteer fire departments in Connecticut’s small towns and cities. 5/7

Eileen Daily wins state reimbursement parameters for school projects in Portland. 5/7

Donald Williams and Martin Looney urge Governor Rell to sign legislation that allows municipalities, small businesses and non-profits to voluntarily join the state employee health insurance plan, creating a large pool of insured lives leading to increased bargaining power and lower costs. 5/7

Bob Duff and Joe Crisco endorse a bill to help Connecticut homeowners deal with the subprime mortgage crisis. 5/7

Edward Meyer and Joe Crisco lead the Senate passage of a comprehensive child product safety bill that establishes limits for lead in children’s products. 5/7

Thomas Colapietro urges Governor Rell to sign a bill for metal theft prevention. 5/7

Andrew Maynard cites the successful passage of a measure that provides recognition for ‘Gold Star’ families—those who have lost a family member while performing active military duty. 5/6

John Fonfara backs legislation to create new mentoring programs for teachers. 5/6

Thomas Colapietro leads the Senate in approving Social Security protection and identity theft measures. 5/6

Donald DeFronzo outlines a measure designed to protect highway workers. 5/6

Eric Coleman’s bill to create a Minority Health Advisory Commission gains Senate approval. 5/6

Bob Duff applauds the action of the House in approving a mortgage relief measure and will bring the bill for a vote in the Senate. 5/5

Gayle Slossberg says Connecticut taxpayers deserve strong, meaningful ethics reform. 5/5

Ed Gomes, Toni Harp, Eric Coleman and John Fonfara lead the Senate effort to raise the minimum hourly wage for workers in Connecticut. 5/5

Edward Meyer and Joe Crisco lead the Senate passage a bill that mandates reductions in Connecticut’s greenhouse gas emissions. 5/5

Donald DeFronzo leads the Senate in approving a reform package for the state Department of Transportation. 5/5

Joe Crisco applauds the Senate approval of a bill to help more seniors receive care at home. 5/5

Donald Williams wins the Senate approval of a measure to keep tax dollars and jobs in the state by helping Connecticut businesses win Connecticut state contracts. 5/3

Gayle Slossberg leads the Senate effort to create a Health and Human Services Cabinet to evaluate the state’s system of nonprofit community providers. 5/3

Mary Ann Handley wins the Senate approval of a bill to advance limits on smoking in casinos. 5/2

Toni Harp welcomes the Senate expansion of the ‘money follows the person’ care program for the elderly. 5/2

Edward Meyer welcomes a decision by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York to reject a plan by the Islander East Co. to build a 50-mile natural gas pipeline from Branford, Connecticut to Yaphank, New York. 5/2

Gayle Slossberg and Ed Gomes lead the Senate in approving voting rights for 17 year-olds. 5/1

Toni Harp leads the Senate passge of a measure to restore youthful offender status to 16 and 17-year olds. 5/1

Edith Prague earns the Senate approval of bills to establish minimum standards for paid sick leave for Connecticut workers and to prohibit a ash dump in Franklin. 5/1

Donald DeFronzo and Thomas Colapietro welcome the Senate approval of stiff new penalties for drivers who endanger highway workers. 5/1

Gary LeBeau welcomes the display of local student “Art at the Capitol” May 1st–15th. 5/1

The Senate Democrats are leading opposition to Republican attempts to change the state constitution and disenfranchise voters. 5/1

Donald DeFronzo, Bob Duff and Andrew McDonald call on the Rell Administration to provide the legislature with a requested financial plan for the New Haven rail maintenance facility. 5/1

John Fonfara supports a UConn Health Center bill that will not harm hospitals in Hartford. 5/1

In the headlines: The Hartford Courant reports “State Senate OKs Bill To Expand Whistle-Blower Protections”. 5/1

Gayle Slossberg and Edith Prague lead the Senate passage of legislation that will extend greater protections for individuals who blow the whistle on corruption and unethical practices in the workplace. 4/30