Connecticut Senate Democrats: PRESS ROOM 2006 Archive

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2006 Press Room Archive

Below are links to a complete archive of our 24 Senators’ press releases from 2006. This list includes releases by Senators Ciotto and Murphy who no longer serve in the Connecticut General Assembly. There is also an archive of 2007 press releases and 2008 press releases available as well. For a list of current releases visit our main Press Room page.

Senate Democratic Leadership

Senator Williams’ and Senator Looney’s press aide is Derek Slap. He can be reached at (860) 240-8641.

Additional press releases by our two leaders can be found in their 2007 archive and 2008 archive. The most recent releases can be found in the Press Room. For more information on the Senator Democrats’ leadership team, visit the Leadership Web page.

Biagio “Billy” Ciotto

10-18-06

Ciotto, Williams, Mass Transit Advocates Urge State to Explore Unique Rail Car Purchase

05-03-06

Ciotto Says 2006 Session 'Grade A' Citing Budget/Tax Plan & Job Incentives

05-02-06

Ciotto Announces Plans to Retire From State Senate at End of Term

05-01-06

Ciotto Praises Final Action on State Budget Plan and Tax Package

05-01-06

Ciotto Steers 'Visionary' Transit Package Through Senate, to Governor

04-21-06

Ciotto Praises Senate Passage of '21st Century Jobs' Bill to Help CT's Economy

03-27-06

Ciotto, Representative Nafis Hail State Funding to Preserve Newington's Eddy Farm

01-27-06

Ciotto Welcomes State Funding for Children's Home of Cromwell

Thomas A. Colapietro

12-13-06

Colapietro, Williams Discuss School Safety Proposal at Bristol Eastern

12-06-06

Colapietro Pleased With Governor’s DPUC Request

12-05-06

Colapietro Applauds Grant Money for Bristol Hospital

12-05-06

Colapietro Praises D.O.T. Work to Harwinton Cemetery

11-29-06

Colapietro Protests CL&P, UI Rate Hikes

10-12-06

Colapietro to Present BESB Award to Terryville Student

07-27-06

Colapietro Opposes 30% Rate Increase for Connecticut Water Company

06-08-06

Colapietro Announces $332,000 for Harwinton

05-09-06

Colapietro's Fake Air Bag and Gas Price Posting Bills Become Law

05-01-06

Colapietro: Elimination of Manufacturing Equipment Tax Overdue

05-01-06

Colapietro Honored by the Bristol Community Organization; RSVP Program

04-25-06

Colapietro Leads Senate Passage of Gas Zone Pricing Prohibition Bill

04-21-06

Colapietro Praises Passage of Job Creation, Growth Bill

03-27-06

Colapietro Helps Secure $350k for Historic Terryville Water Wheel

03-17-06

Colapietro Touts Tax Cut While Touring Ultimate Companies

03-06-06

Colapietro Announces Plan to Fix Harwinton Cemetery Entrance

03-01-06

Colapietro Announces $4,600 for American Clock and Watch Museum

01-25-06

Colapietro Urges Consumers: "Know What's Tax Exempt Under New Law"

01-25-06

Colapietro Helps Secure $9k for Retired Senior Volunteer Program

Senator Colapietro’s press aide is Jaclyn Falkowski. She can be reached at (860) 240-8671.

Additional press releases by Senator Colapietro can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Colapietro, visit his Web page.

Eric D. Coleman

11-30-06

Coleman Named to Serve on Task Force to Review Criminal Sentencing Policies

11-13-06

Williams and Coleman Unveil S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative

09-28-06

Coleman Announces $1.8 Million in Funding for Hartford's Community Health Services

06-28-06

Community Health Services Honors Senator Coleman for His Community Service

05-11-06

Coleman Announces School Construction Bond Package Includes $22 Million for Two Bloomfield Schools

05-04-06

Coleman and Fonfara Back Bill to Reduce Impact of Property Tax Revaluation for Homeowners in Hartford

05-02-06

Coleman Endorses New State Budget Approved by Senate

05-02-06

Coleman Supports Plan to Improve Connecticut's Transportation System

04-28-06

Coleman Leads Passage of Bill to Help Communities Deal With Blighted Housing

04-24-06

Coleman Endorses Economic Package Backed by Senate to Create Jobs

04-24-06

Coleman Applauds Senate Approval of Gun Safety Legislation

04-05-06

Coleman Appointed to New Leadership Position With Senate Democratic Caucus

03-29-06

Coleman, Representative Green Announce $250,000 Awarded to Bloomfield for Facade Improvement Program

03-27-06

Coleman Backs the Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms to Help Reduce Gun Violence

03-16-06

Coleman Tours Pepperidge Farm Plant in Bloomfield And Backs Elimination of Tax on Machinery

03-14-06

Coleman Endorses Creditsmart Program That Encourages Home Ownership for Public Housing Residents

Senator Coleman’s press aide is Lloyd Wimbish. He can be reached at (860) 240-8621.

Additional press releases by Senator Coleman can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Coleman, visit his Web page.

Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

12-28-06

Crisco Seeks Redesign of Wilbur Cross Parkway Entrance in Hamden to Improve Safety

12-19-06

Crisco to Back Legislation to Boost Efforts of Operation Fuel to Help Families Meet Energy Needs

12-14-06

Crisco and Williams Outline S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative at Naugatuck High School

12-11-06

Crisco Appointed to Remain Chair of Insurance and Real Estate Committee

12-05-06

Crisco Focuses on Health Care as He Addresses Insurance Department Employees as Part of Accreditation Process

12-01-06

Crisco Announces Griffin Hospital to Receive $30,000 for Renovations to Deal With Infectious Disease Incidents

11-06-06

Crisco Announces Hamden to Receive Open Space Grant of Nearly $180,000 for 10 Acres at Vignola Farm

11-02-06

Crisco Announces Woodbridge to Receive Open Space Grant of $225,000 for 35 Acres at Shepherd Farm

11-02-06

Crisco Seek Information on Approval of Controversial Health Insurance Plans

10-10-06

Crisco Announces Derby Schools Awarded $150,000 Grant to Expand After School Programs

10-04-06

Crisco Announces Plans for 2006 Senior Fair to Be Held October 19th at Warsaw Park In Ansonia

10-03-06

Crisco Announces an Additional $1.2 Million in Funding to Deal With Contamination Problem in Hamden Neighborhood

09-29-06

Crisco Says New Law Will Expand Screening for Breast Cancer

09-25-06

Crisco and Bethany 1st Selectman Gorski Gratified $400,000 in Funding Approved to Upgrade Veterans Memorial Park

08-31-06

Crisco Applauds the Donation of $1.8 Million in Health Screening Equipment by United Healthcare to Six Health Centers

08-29-06

Crisco to Serve on Youth Fitness/Nutrition Task Force for New Haven Jewish Community Center

07-17-06

Crisco Receives Highest Grade for His Support of Environmental Issues in Connecticut

07-14-06

Crisco and State Representative Linda Gentile Denounce Proposed Birmingham Utilities Water Rate Hike

07-13-06

Crisco Joins Williams in Unveiling Initiative for Universal Health Care: Quality Care While Stabilizing Costs

06-21-06

Crisco Offers Graduation Remarks to Beecher Road School 6th Graders, Parents

06-20-06

Crisco Hails Additional State Funding for Hamden-based Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation

06-16-06

Crisco's Bill to Cap Co-payments on Medical Imaging Test Signed Into Law by Governor

06-02-06

Crisco and Representative Klarides Applaud STEAP Funds for New Woodbridge Fire House

05-17-06

Crisco and Quinnipiac University Sponsor 6th Annual Connecticut Girls and Technology Expo

05-03-06

Crisco Says Ansonia to Receive $176,000 More in Priority School District Funding

05-03-06

Crisco Announces Derby to Receive Additional $455,000 for School Construction Projects

05-03-06

Crisco Announces Woodbridge to Receive Additional $40,000 for School Construction Project

05-03-06

Crisco Announces Derby to Receive Additional $455,000 for School Construction Projects

05-01-06

Crisco Applauds Senate Approval of Major Transportation Package

04-28-06

Crisco and the Deptartment of Public Health Announce Grant Recipients for Biomedical Research into Tobacco-related Illnesses

04-26-06

Senator Crisco's Bill That Would Allow Captive Insurance Companies to Be Licensed in Connecticut Wins Senate Approve

04-25-06

Crisco Supports End to Zone Pricing to Help Reduce Gas Prices

04-21-06

Crisco Helps Win Senate Approval of Economic Legislation to Help Create Jobs in Connecticut

04-20-06

Crisco Hails Senate Approval of School Nutrition Bill

04-20-06

Crisco Backs Bill to Provide Health Coverage for People Injured in Alcohol Related Accidents

04-18-06

Crisco's Bill to Expand Ultrasound Screening for Breast Cancer Wins Senate Approval

04-17-06

Crisco, Representative Klarides Help Woodbridge Recover $25,000 From Transmission Line Challenge

04-17-06

Crisco Praises Hamden Residents for Their Efforts to Have Cell Tower Plan Withdrawn

04-13-06

Crisco, Williams, Gaffey and Murphy Say Co-Pays Raised By State Insurance Department 'Bulletin' Is Outside the Law

04-05-06

Crisco, Harris, Slossberg Praise Senate Passage of Life Insurance Discrimination Bill

04-05-06

Crisco Pays Tribute to Area Residents as Senate Honors Red Cross Hurricane Volunteers

03-30-06

Crisco and Looney Announce $455,000 in Funding to Help Study Contamination Site in Hamden

03-29-06

Crisco and Representative Gentile, Greene Announce $125,000 for Ansonia Downtown Improvements

03-28-06

Crisco, Hartley Welcome $600,000 Grant for Waterbury YMCA

03-21-06

Crisco Announces Beginning of Nomination Process for Connecticut Hall of Fame

03-14-06

Insurance Committee Approves Senator Crisco's Bill to Ban Discrimination in Life Insurance Based On Travel Destinations

03-10-06

Crisco Pushes for Elimination of Tax on Manufacturing Equipment During Visit to Derby Cellular Products

03-09-06

Legislative Movement on Senator Crisco's Bill to Expand Screening for Breast Cancer

03-09-06

Insurance Committee Backs Senator Crisco's Bill to Provide More Residents With Health Care

03-03-06

Senator Crisco Will Serve on Capitol Preservation and Restoration Commission

02-28-06

Crisco Says CT Study on Universal Care Shows More Needed to Provide Health Care

02-28-06

Crisco Announces $10,000 Grant for CT League of History Organizations in Hamden

02-17-06

Crisco Supports Residents Who Oppose Plans for Cell Tower on Hamden Farm

02-07-06

Crisco, Rep. Greene Announce $25,000 In Funding to Help Renovate Depot Street Bridge in Beacon Falls

01-27-06

Crisco Wants Signs Posted at CT Borders on Law Banning Drivers From Using Cellphones

01-26-06

Crisco, Representative Gentile and Klarides Announce $20,000 in Funding to Improve Derby Greenway

01-24-06

Plans Unveiled for CT Hall of Fame a Legislative Office Building

01-11-06

Crisco and Mayor Della Volpe Announce Ansonia to Receive $20,000 to Upgrade Recreation Fields

01-10-06

Crisco, Representative Klarides and First Selectman Marrella Announce $25,000 Grant for Woodbridge Town Hall Improvements

01-10-06

Crisco, Representative Klarides and First Selectman Marrella Announce $25,000 Grant for Woodbridge Town Hall Improvements

Senator Crisco’s press aide is Lloyd Wimbish. He can be reached at (860) 240-8621.

Additional press releases by Senator Crisco can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Crisco, visit his Web page.

Eileen M. Daily

11-02-06

Daily Hails State Grant to Aid Open Space Preservation in East Haddam

10-06-06

Daily Reports Imminent State Funds for Projects in Four District Town

08-22-06

Senator Daily, Representative O'Connor Support Petition Drive to Spur Action on New Westbrook Train Station

05-03-06

Daily Says '06 Session Earns an 'A,' Cites Tax Relief, Compromise Budget Deal

04-21-06

Daily Applauds Senate Majority for Passage of Economic Stimulus Package

04-03-06

Finance Committee Co-Chairs Make Public Proposed Tax Package for Fiscal Year '07

03-27-06

Daily, Representative O'Connor Win State Funds for Wastewater Treatment in Clinton

03-01-06

Daily 'Intrigued' by Tepid Support for Car Tax Repeal at Public Hearing

02-07-06

Daily, Rep. Staples Endorse Plan for Tax Deductions for College Savings

Senator Daily’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Daily can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Daily, visit her Web page.

Donald J. DeFronzo

12-11-06

DeFronzo Named Chair of Legislature’s Transportation Committee

12-05-06

DeFronzo Announces Funding for Hospital of Central Connecticut

12-01-06

Defronzo, Williams Discuss S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative at New Britain High School

12-01-06

DeFronzo Announces Bonding Awards to CCSU

10-13-06

DeFronzo Announces Ceremony to Honor Fallen Police Officer

10-05-06

DeFronzo and Representatives Aresimowicz and Abercrombie Announce Federal Funding for Senior Housing

09-29-06

DeFronzo, and Representatives Geragosian, O'Brien and Tercyak Announce $4.6 Million in Funding for the New Britain-Hartford Busway

09-29-06

DeFronzo and Representatives O'brien, Geragosian, Tercyak Announce $2.5 Million in Funding for Community Health Center of New Britain

08-18-06

DeFronzo and New Britain/Berlin Legislative Delegation Announce Nearly $8 Million in Funding for Projects in the 6th District

08-11-06

DeFronzo Announces $750,000 for Ben Franklin School Project in New Britain

08-11-06

DeFronzo Hails Approval of $1 Million to Expand and Move Treatment Facility to New Britain

07-05-06

DeFronzo to Host Ceremony to Name Highway in Honor of CT Veterans Who Served on U.S.S. Braine

06-08-06

DeFronzo's Emergency Preparedness Bill is Signed by Governor Rell

06-07-06

DeFronzo Announces $2 Million in Funding for Improvements at CCSU

06-07-06

DeFronzo to Be Recognized by Capital Workforce Partners for His Leadership Role in Job Training Programs

05-03-06

DeFronzo, Williams, Meyer Hail Campaign Finance Reform Agreement

05-03-06

DeFronzo's Disabled/Disadvantaged Pilot Program Heads to Governor

05-01-06

DeFronzo, Senate Vote in Favor of Transportation 'Roadmap'

05-01-06

DeFronzo: Budget Funds Numerous Priorities Adequately

04-26-06

DeFronzo's Emergency Preparedness Bill Passes Senate

04-20-06

DeFronzo, Cook Announce Disabled/Disadvantaged Employment Pilot Program

04-04-06

State Bond Package Includes Funds for New Britain, Berlin

03-27-06

DeFronzo, New Britain Delegation Help Secure $300k for Trinity on Main

03-24-06

DeFronzo Supports Constitutional Amendment for Teachers' Pensions

03-23-06

DeFronzo Tours Acme Monaco; Touts Manufacturing Tax Relief

03-13-06

DeFronzo Gratified at Superior Court's 'Decisive' Decision

02-09-06

DeFronzo Says Emergency Procedures Need Much Clarification

02-07-06

Williams, Senator DeFronzo to Seek Tightening of Ethics Laws

01-11-06

DeFronzo: Hiring of Moody Aide in Ethics Office Improper

01-06-06

DeFronzo Leads Probe Into Communication Breakdown In Courthouse Bomb Scares

Senator DeFronzo’s press aide is Jaclyn Falkowski. She can be reached at (860) 240-8671.

Additional press releases by Senator DeFronzo can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator DeFronzo, visit his Web page.

Bob Duff

12-27-06

Duff: Remember Telephone Tax Refund on Federal Returns This Year

12-19-06

Duff Outlines Legislation for Higher Education Investment Plans

11-30-06

Duff Welcomes DPUC Grant for Cogeneration Facility

11-29-06

FOI Commission Finds in Favor of Duff

11-15-06

Duff Reminds Retailers: New ‘One Free Item’ Law in Effect This Retail Season

10-23-06

Duff Appointed to Property Revaluation Workgroup

10-17-06

Duff to Honor Retiring Pediatrician for Forty Years of Service

09-29-06

Duff Welcomes $1 Million for Norwalk Community Health Center

09-21-06

Duff, McDonald Ask Governor Rell for Sound Barriers Along Planned I-95 Construction

09-08-06

Duff Votes to Increase Home Heating Assistance for Connecticut's Neediest

07-06-06

Duff, McDonald Decry I-95 Fatality, Seek Immediate Expansion of Greenwich Weigh Station Hours

06-21-06

Duff Helps Secure New Stop Sign at Dangerous Rowayton Intersection

06-19-06

Duff Honored as a Friend of Public Transportation

06-12-06

Duff Welcomes Passage of Motor Vehicle Safety Bill

05-31-06

Duff Applauds New State Law Re: Blighted Properties

05-26-06

Duff Chosen for Emerging Political Leaders Program

05-01-06

Duff: Roadmap to Connecticut's Transportation Future Key Investment

05-01-06

Duff Supports Budget With Increased Aid to Cities and Towns, Lockwood-Mathews Mansion

04-27-06

Duff Supports Bill to Help Fight Blighted Properties

04-27-06

Duff, Attorney General, DCP, Announce $672,000 Settlement With Home Depot, Bank for Credit Card Practices

04-26-06

Duff Urges House Colleagues to Ban Gasoline Zone Pricing

04-25-06

Duff Lauds Senate Passage of Gas Zone Pricing Prohibition Bill

04-21-06

Duff Lauds Senate Passage of Job Creation, Growth Bill

04-04-06

Duff Nominated to Emerging Political Leaders Conference

03-20-06

Norwalk Resident Appointed to Metro-North Commuter Rail Council

03-13-06

Duff Says DOT Railcar Refurbishment Will Be Monitored

03-08-06

Duff Helps Secure $50k for Foxboro Traffic Light

02-15-06

Duff: D.O.T. Talking in Circles Around VRE Railcar Project

01-23-06

Duff to Meet With CL&P to Discuss Problems, Procedures With Storms

01-12-06

Duff to Hold Hearings Investigating Banks' Loss of Personal Info

01-03-06

Duff Urges SWRPA to Include Route 7 Expressway in Plans

Senator Duff’s press aide is Jaclyn Falkowski. She can be reached at (860) 240-8671.

Additional press releases by Senator Duff can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Duff, visit his Web page.

Bill Finch

12-5-06

Finch Welcomes Grants to Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s

10-6-06

Finch Pleased With Federal Court's Islander East Decisiom

10-4-06

Finch Announces Plans for the 6th Annual "Who Wants To Change The World" Essay Contest

09-27-06

Finch, Williams and Gomes Urge Governor to Release All Authorized Funds for Bridgeport's Steel Point Project

08-25-06

Finch, Gomes and Williams Praise Steel Point Commitment to Clean, Renewable Energy

08-24-06

Finch Secures $10,000 in Funding for Park City Little League

08-24-06

Senator Finch Announces $25,000 in Funding for the Regional Youth/Adult Substance Abuse Project in Bridgeport

07-25-06

Finch, Williams: New 'Clean Cars' Bill to Become Law Today

06-01-06

Finch, Others Decry Governor Rell's Veto of Popular, Needed Adoption Rights Bill

05-17-06

Finch Pleased With Steel Point Superior Court Ruling

05-01-06

Finch Supports Transportation Package; Stresses Need for More in Fairfield County

05-01-06

Finch, Gomes Laud Admissions Tax Exemption at Arena at Harbor Yard

05-01-06

Finch Supports Budget Package Featuring Increased Municipal Aid

04-27-06

Finch Urges House Colleagues to Ban Gasoline Zone Pricing

04-21-06

Finch: Connecticut More Attractive for Business Location, Growth

04-18-06

Finch Heralds Senate Passage of Adoption Information Bill

04-11-06

Senate Passes Senator Finch's Limited Sunday Hunting Bill

04-07-06

Finch Wins Early Approval of State Funding for Projects for District

03-28-06

Finch Helps Secure Nearly $200K for Trumbull's Kennedy Center

03-27-06

Finch, Representatives Clemons, Reinoso Help Bridgeport Secure Additional $4M Under ECS

03-27-06

Finch, Gomes Laud 8.5M Investment in Steel Point; "Important First Step"

03-20-06

Finch: Electronics Recycling Bill Advances Through Committee

03-15-06

Finch, Williams Announce 'Land Preservation Act'

03-03-06

Finch's 22nd District Planning & Development Bills Heard Before Committee

02-21-06

Finch Announces 2005 'Who Wants to Change the World?' Winners

01-26-06

Finch Says He'll Watch Second LNG Terminal Proposal

01-25-06

Finch Announces Nearly $150M for District Magnet Schools

Senator Finch is retired from the Senate and now serves as the mayor of the City of Bridgeport.

Additional press releases by Senator Finch can be found in his 2007 archive.

John W. Fonfara

12-21-06

Fonfara, Williams Announce Plan for Immediate Relief From Electric Rates and Propose ‘Office of Strategic Power Procurement’

05-04-06

Fonfara and Coleman Back Bill to Reduce Impact of Property Tax Revaluation for Homeowners in Hartford

05-01-06

Fonfara Says Transportation Bill Includes Projects to Help Hartford Area

05-01-06

Fonfara Votes in Favor of New State Budget That Will Provide Hartford With Additional Funding Property Tax Relief

04-21-06

Fonfara Backs Economic Development Bill Approved by Senate

03-27-06

Fonfara Endorses New Programs to Help Businesses Gain Energy Independence

02-10-06

Williams, LeBeau and Fonfara Laud Economic and Environmental Value of Connecticut’s Fuel Cell Industry

Senator Fonfara’s press aide is Lloyd Wimbish. He can be reached at (860) 240-8621.

Additional press releases by Senator Fonfara can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Fonfara, visit his Web page.

Thomas P. Gaffey

12-14-06

Gaffey to Call Legislative Hearing on Total Lack of Accountability at DMV Regarding School Bus Licensing

12-08-06

Gaffey Secures Half-million Dollar State Grant to Preserve Meriden Day Care

12-08-06

Gaffey Uncovers 6-year Old DMV Report on Previous Instances of School Bus Drivers With Criminal Records

11-30-06

Gaffey Demands Immediate Answers From DMV Re: School Bus Licenses

11-09-06

Williams, Gaffey, Stillman Unveil S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative

11-02-06

Gaffey Welcomes State DEP Grant for Open Space Purchases in Meriden

09-29-06

Gaffey Says Two Important New Laws He Wrote Become Effective on Sunday

09-29-06

Meriden Legislative Delegation Hails Imminent State Bonding to Benefit City's Community Health Center

09-27-06

Gaffey Helps Launch Charitable Foundation to Assist CT's Vo-tech Schools

08-30-06

Gaffey Calls for Air Conditioning in Connecticut Nursing Homes

08-23-06

Gaffey Blasts Reported State Corporate Welfare Handout for Aetna

08-02-06

Gaffey Says New Connecticut Schools Must Be Powered by State’s Fuel Cell Technology

07-25-06

Gaffey Calls for Return to 55 Mph State Speed Limit; Says it Will Reduce Gasoline Demand and Highway Accidents

07-13-06

Gaffey Stands Up for Universal Health Care for All State Residents

06-13-06

Gaffey Hails Governo's Signature on Law to Limit and Cap Imaging Co-pays

06-09-06

Gaffey Wins State Economic Assistance Funding for Cheshire

06-01-06

Gaffey, Williams to Be Featured in Special Court-TV Program at Juvenile Training School

05-08-06

Gaffey Underscores Highlights of 'Most Productive' Legislative Session

05-03-06

Gaffey Gives High Marks to Session; Says Budget Package Makes the Grade

05-01-06

Gaffey Wins Unexpected State Funding for Two Notable School Construction Projects in Middletown

04-27-06

Gaffey Wins Unanimous Senate Nod for Anti-blight Initiative for CT Cities

04-21-06

Gaffey Says '21st Century Jobs' Bill Will Help Stimulate State's Economy

04-13-06

Gaffey, Other Senate Leaders Say Process Used to Raise Co-pays Was Flawed

04-12-06

Gaffey Wins Senate Approval for Cheshire's Maria Araujo-Kahn's Nomination for Superior Court Judge

03-03-06

Gaffey Testifies on Bill to Help Local Officials Regulate Blighted Properties

02-16-06

Gaffey to Hold Public Hearing in Meriden on School Funding Initiatives

02-07-06

Gaffey Reveals Anti-blight Initiative to Help Distressed CT Cities Recover Enforcement-related Costs

Senator Gaffey’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Gaffey can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Gaffey, visit his Web page.

Ed Gomes

09-27-06

Gomes, Williams and Finch and Gomes Urge Governor to Release All Authorized Funds for Bridgeport's Steel Point Project

08-25-06

Gomes, Williams and Finch Praise Steel Point Commitment to Clean, Renewable Energy

05-01-06

Gomes, Finch Laud Admissions Tax Exemption at Arena at Harbor Yard

03-27-06

Gomes, Finch Laud 8.5M Investment in Steel Point; "Important First Step"

02-21-06

Gomes Appointed to Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Committee

Senator Gomes’ press aide is Lawrence Cook. He can be reached at (860) 240-8609.

Additional press releases by Senator Gomes can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Gomes, visit his Web page.

Mary Ann Handley

12-11-06

Handley to Be Co-chair of Legislature’s Public Health Committee

11-14-06

Handley to Be Recognized by AARP for ‘Outstanding Leadership’

10-30-06

Handley Welcomes First 'Lung Cancer Awareness Month' In Connecticut

10-02-06

Handley to Join Prestigious, Honorary Society of Women Educators

09-21-06

Handley Receives 'Library Champion' Award From CT Library Association

09-06-06

Handley Invites Residents to Voting Machine Demonstration in Glastonbury

08-18-06

Handley Reports State Bonding for Two DCF Facilities in Manchester

07-05-06

Handley Hails Designation of Lung Cancer Awareness Month in State

06-09-06

Handley Chosen 'Legislator of the Year' by Connecticut Coalition on Aging

06-09-06

Handley Says Final Approval of State Funds Means HVAC Improvements at MCC

06-07-06

Handley Welcomes $500,000 Grant for Marlborough Town Center Improvements

05-04-06

Handley Says New Manchester Head Start Facility Now Has Funding in Place

05-03-06

Handley Awards 2006 Session an 'A' Given Budget Plan, School Nutrition Package

05-01-06

Handley Hails Passage of Budget Plan With Tax Relief, More Municipal Aid

04-21-06

Handley Helps Steer Grandparent Notification Bill Through State Senate

04-21-06

Handley Hails Senate Passage of Economic Stimulus/Jobs Legislation

04-11-06

Handley Wins Senate Approval for Bill to Restore Legislative Oversight of Medicaid Waiver Process

01-30-06

Handley to Convene Ten-year Retrospective on Welfare Reform in CT

01-19-06

Handley, Representative Barry Express Outrage Over Plans to Close Filene's Distribution Center In Manchester

01-06-06

Handley to Hold Manchester Office Hours to Meet With Constituents

Senator Handley’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Handley can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Handley, visit her Web page.

Toni Nathaniel Harp

12-04-06

Harp Reports Imminent, Significant State Funding for SCSU Improvements

11-09-06

Slossberg, Harp and Representatives Esposito, Dargan, Davis Plan to Restore Occupancy, Jobs Upon Bayer Closing

10-31-06

Harp Says Alzheimer's Could Impact 76,000 CT Residents - A 12% Rise by 2025

10-04-06

Harp, Looney, Meyer and Slossberg Seek Information on Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Safety

09-28-06

Harp Hails Imminent State Bonding for Hill Health Center in New Haven

09-26-06

Harp Praises Report on Breast Cancer Disparities Among Ethic Groups

06-26-06

Harp, Prague Say New Medicaid ID Rule Could Cost Connecticut Millions of Dollars

05-08-06

Harp Hails Budget Provision for Summer Jobs Program for State's Youth

05-03-06

Senator Harp Says 2006 Session Merits an 'A' in Terms of Budget, Other Successes

05-01-06

Harp Steers Compromise Budget Plan Through State Senate, on to Governor

04-21-06

Harp Hails Senate Passage of Economic Stimulus/Jobs Package

04-21-06

Harp Helps Win Unanimous Senate Vote for Grandparent Notification Bill

04-19-06

Harp, Senator Williams Welcome Governor Rell's Support of Appropriations Committee's Plan to Fully Fund Teachers' Pensions for 2006, 2007

04-05-06

Harp Praises 'Exceptional' Katrina Relief Efforts of New Haven Resident

03-30-06

Harp, Looney Secure Funds for Monument to Connecticut Black Civil War Regiment

03-30-06

Appropriations Co-Chairs Highlight Features, Priorities of Proposed Spending Plan

02-23-06

Harp Calls for CT's Divestment from Companies Conducting Business in Sudan

Senator Harp’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Harp can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Harp, visit her Web page.

Jonathan Harris

12-13-06

Harris Named New Chairman of Human Services Committee

12-04-06

Harris Honored With Award for Attention to Nonprofit Needs

12-01-06

Harris Welcomes $560,000 State Grant for Gallaudet Hall at American School for the Deaf

10-30-06

Harris Recognized by Police Chiefs Association

10-24-06

Harris Encourages Elderly to Take Advantage of Cost-saving Energy Programs

10-03-06

Harris Welcomes State Grant for Lights at Nassahegan Recrreational Complex

08-11-06

Harris Helps Secure $950,000 in State Bonding for Two West Hartford Projects

08-04-06

Harris Applauds New Law Aimed at Underage Drinking

05-26-06

Harris Selected for Emerging Political Leaders Program

04-28-06

Harris Wins Amendment to Require Stricter Truck Training to Ensure Motorist Safety

04-20-06

Harris Votes to Empower Local Farmer's Markets

04-17-06

Harris Deplores Anti-Semitic Attack on Chabad House

04-05-06

Harris, Crisco, Slossberg Praise Senate Passage of Life Insurance Discrimination Bill

04-05-06

Harris Nominated to Attend 'Emerging Political Leaders' Program

03-24-06

Harris Tours Farmington Manufacturer to Tout Elimination of Equipment Tax

02-27-06

Harris Endorses Speed Camera Legislation

02-27-06

Harris Applauds Extension of Aging Department Decision

01-24-06

Harris Earns "Agewise Advocate Award" for His Commitment to The Elderly

01-23-06

Harris Welcomes $500,000 State Investment in West Hartford Library

01-13-06

Harris Earns "Agewise Advocate Award" for His Commitment to the Elderly

Senator Harris’ press aide is Lawrence Cook. He can be reached at (860) 240-8609.

Additional press releases by Senator Harris can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Harris, visit his Web page.

Joan Hartley

10-25-06

Hartley Testifies in Favor of At-Home Health Care for the Sick and Elderly

09-22-06

Hartley Appointed to Youth Futures Committee

06-23-06

Hartley, Representative Willis to Host Monday Press Conference on College Readiness

06-12-06

Hartley Announces $4.3 Million in State Bonding for Various Waterbury Projects

05-17-06

Hartley, Murphy Announce Funding for Waterbury Health Access Program

03-28-06

Hartley, Crisco Welcome $600,000 Grant for Waterbury YMCA

03-17-06

Hartley Champions Creation of Regional Cord Blood Bank

03-14-06

Hartley, Higher Education Committee Endorse UConn Accountability Bill

01-27-06

Hartley Honored As 'Legislator of The Year' by State Builder's Association

Senator Hartley’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Hartley can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Hartley, visit her Web page.

Gary D. LeBeau

12-21-06

LeBeau Announces Arts Grants for South Windsor, East Hartford

11-13-06

LeBeau Appointed Vice-chair of NCSL Labor and Economic Development Committee

10-24-06

LeBeau Recognized Again for His Leadership on Pro-business Legislation

10-17-06

LeBeau Honored as 'Legislator of the Year' by the Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut

10-03-06

LeBeau Welcomes $250,000 for South Windsor Soccer Fields

09-29-06

LeBeau Welcomes $1 Million for East Hartford Community Health Center

08-10-06

LeBeau Joins Governor Rell, Representative Aman in Announcing $100,000 State Grant for South Windsor Boundless Playground

08-09-06

LeBeau Announces South Windsor Boundless Playground Project is Placed on State Bond Commission Agenda

06-06-06

State Selects Consultant to Devise Buckland Corridor Traffic Study

04-27-06

LeBeau Supports Measure to Help End Suburban Blight

04-25-06

LeBeau Overjoyed with House Passage of His Jobs Bill; Eagerly Awaits Governor Rell's Signature

04-21-06

LeBeau Leads Senate Passage of Jobs, Business Tax Relief Bill

04-12-06

LeBeau Wins AARP Award for Elderly Transportation Advocacy

04-05-06

LeBeau, Representative Christ, Stone and Genga Welcome Committee Approval of $51 Million for East Hartford Bonding

03-07-06

$45 Million Rentschler Field Bonding Bill Receives Public Hearing

02-21-06

LeBeau, Representatives Christ, Genga and Stone Propose $35 Million More in State Aid for Rentschler Field Development

02-10-06

Williams, LeBeau and Fonfara Laud Economic and Environmental Value of Connecticut's Fuel Cell Industry

02-07-06

LeBeau Welcomes Governor's Belated Plan to Consolidate Economic Development Policy Efforts in Her Office

Senator LeBeau’s press aide is Lawrence Cook. He can be reached at (860) 240-8609.

Additional press releases by Senator LeBeau can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator LeBeau, visit his Web page.

Martin M. Looney

12-07-06

Looney, Connecticut Pardon Team to Host Forum on Pardon Process

11-09-06

Senate Democrats Re-Elect Williams and Looney as Leaders

10-25-06

Looney to Have U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro as Television Guest

10-04-06

Looney, Harp, Meyer and Slossberg Seek Information on Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Safety

07-28-06

Looney: Critical State Funding Coming to New Haven Community Health Centers

07-24-06

Looney Appoints Meyer to Critical "Raise the Age" Planning Committee

06-08-06

Looney: $2.5 Million on the Way for River Street Municipal Development Plan

06-07-06

Blumenthal Backs Senator Looney's Call Not to Negotiate Rate Increases for Medicaid MCOs Until They Open Their Books

06-01-06

Williams, Looney: Loss of Homeland Security Money Shows Need for Governor to Engage

05-31-06

U.S. Representative Delauro, Senator Looney Seek Crucial Funding for Ferry Street Bridge Project

05-31-06

Looney: No Additional Taxpayers' Money to Medicaid MCOS Until They Open Their Books

04-17-06

Looney, Williams, Attorney General Blumenthal Announce Hartford May Impose Living Wage on Adriaen's Landing Facilities

04-04-06

Looney Gains Mayors' Support for Earned Income Tax Credit

03-31-06

Looney: More Than $1.1 Million on the Way for New Haven Courthouse

03-31-06

Looney Gains Approval of Funding for New Haven Regional Fire School

03-31-06

Looney Secures $1.1 Million for New Haven's 'Neighborhood Music School'

03-30-06

Looney, Williams Applaud 'Visionary' Budget Proposal

03-30-06

Looney, Harp Secure Funds for Monument to Connecticut Black Civil War Regiment

03-30-06

Looney and Crisco Announce $455,000 in Funding to Help Study Contamination Site in Hamden

02-23-06

Looney Announces Bill to Divest in Companies Doing Business in Sudan

02-09-06

Williams, Looney Express Reservations With Car Tax Proposal

01-25-06

Looney Announces $230,000 for Clifford Beers Clinic in New Haven

01-25-06

Looney Secures Funding for Study of Moving New Haven's Long Wharf Theater

01-06-06

Looney Leads Probe Into Communication Breakdown In Courthouse Bomb Scares

Senator Williams’ press aide is Derek Slap. He can be reached at (860) 240-8641.

Additional press releases by Senator Looney can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Looney, visit his Web page.

Andrew J. McDonald

10-18-06

Coalition to Stop Underage Drinking Recognizes Mcdonald as a "Legislator of the Year"

09-27-06

McDonald Welcomes $500,000 For Stamford Community Health Center

09-21-06

McDonald, Duff Ask Governor Rell for Sound Barriers Along Planned I-95 Construction

07-27-06

McDonald’s Safe Rides Bill Signed Into Law

07-06-06

McDonald, Duff Decry I-95 Fatality, Seek Immediate Expansion of Greenwich Weigh Station Hours

06-14-06

Judiciary Committee Sets Dates for Hearings Into Supreme Court Procedures

05-02-06

McDonald Takes Strong Stance Against Underage Drinking

05-01-06

McDonald, Duff Win Passage of Measure Exempting Safe Rides Teen Drivers From Nighttime Restrictions

04-28-06

McDonald Votes For Vast Improvements to Connecticut’s Transportation System

04-27-06

McDonald Seeks Change in Superior Court Operations

03-17-06

McDonald Moves to Ensure 'Safe Rides' Will Continue to Operate Despite Teen Driving Restrictions

03-14-06

McDonald Applauds Committee Passage of Greenwich Weigh Station Bill

03-14-06

McDonald, Duff Call on Governor Rell to Act Regarding Truck Weigh Stations

03-06-06

McDonald Welcomes 'Who Wants to Change The World' Contest Winner Elizabeth DeMott

Senator McDonald’s press aide is Lawrence Cook. He can be reached at (860) 240-8609.

Additional press releases by Senator McDonald can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator McDonald, visit his Web page.

Edward Meyer

12-01-06

Meyer Welcomes $400,000 State Grant for New, Relocated Ball Field

11-09-06

Meyer Backs S.A.F.E Schools Initiative

11-02-06

Meyer Welcomes $450,000 State Grant for Queach/Viglitti Property

10-20-06

Meyer Announces New Federal Grants Will Improve Branford, Madison Trails

10-06-06

Meyer Welcomes $250,000 Grant for North Branford Sanitary Sewers

10-06-06

Meyer Welcomes Court Decision on Islander East

10-04-06

Meyer, Looney, Harp, and Slossberg Seek Information on Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Safety

09-29-06

New Grandparent Notification Law Championed by Senators Harp and Meyer Takes Effect October 1

08-11-06

Meyer, Representative Kalinowski Secure $200,000 for Study of Water Main Extension Into Durham Center

06-18-06

GAE Committee Chairs Seek Input, Set Date For Wrap-Up Session

06-01-06

Meyer, Others Decry Governor Rell's Veto of Popular, Needed Adoption Rights Bill

05-03-06

Meyer, DeFronzo, Williams Hail Campaign Finance Reform Agreement

05-01-06

Meyer Votes for Comprehensive State Transportation Plan

04-26-06

Meyer Supports Moratorium on Closing Certain DCF Facilities

04-26-06

Meyer, Williams Lead Passage of Legislative Oversight in Closing of DCF Facilities

04-13-06

Meyer Supports Ending DCF Oversight of Its Own Facilities

04-11-06

Meyer Lauds Senate Passage of His Physical Fitness Guidelines Legislation

04-05-06

Meyer Celebrates Protection of Hammonasset River With New Unilever Agreement

03-27-06

Meyer, Representative Heinrich Welcome $500,000 State Grant for Madison Softball Fields

02-22-06

Meyer Seeks to Extend Pesticide Ban to Middle and High Schools

Senator Meyer’s press aide is Lawrence Cook. He can be reached at (860) 240-8609.

Additional press releases by Senator Meyer can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Meyer, visit his Web page.

Christopher Murphy

06-13-06

Murphy Recognized for Leadership on Child Health

05-17-06

Murphy Announces Funding for Waterbury Health Access Program

05-01-06

Murphy Says Budget Includes Nearly $75 Million in Health-related Funding

04-27-06

Murphy, Senate Vote in Favor of Drug Importation Recommendations

04-26-06

Murphy Leads Senate Passage of Hospital-acquired Infections Bill

04-20-06

Murphy Leads Senate Passage of Clean Drinking Water Bill

04-13-06

Murphy, Crisco, Williams and Gaffey Say Co-Pays Raised By State Insurance Department 'Bulletin' Is Outside the Law

03-22-06

Murphy, Advisory Committee Release Drug Importation Recommendations

03-03-06

Murphy, Slossberg Call on DPH, OPM to Find Funds to Keep Cancer Screening Program Operational

01-20-06

Murphy Requests More Money for Heating Assistance at New Opportunities

Edith G. Prague

11-30-06

Prague Earns Special Recognition for Her Efforts From CT Chapter of AARP

10-25-06

Prague Helps Send 12,000 Letters with DSS Claim for 'Follow the Patient' Funds

10-17-06

Prague Earns Unanimous Vote and 2006 Easter Seals Public Service Award

10-03-06

Prague Reports State Funding for Adult Day Care & Farmland Protection

10-02-06

Prague Hails State Bonding for United Community & Family Services

09-25-06

Prague Hails Imminent Release of State Funds for Norwich Interchange

09-19-06

Prague Delivers Report on Failures of Workers' Compensation Reform

09-13-06

Prague, Williams and Representative Pawelkiewicz Facilitate Continuing Operation of the Windham Dialysis Center

08-14-06

Prague, Representative Olson Announce $1 Million in Funding to Improve the Norwich Harbor District

06-28-06

Prague Earns Prestigious Dodd Award From State Chapter of AFL-CIO

06-26-06

Prague, Harp Say New Medicaid ID Rule Could Cost Connecticut Millions of Dollars

06-08-06

Prague Extols Farm Preservation Funding to Save 185 Acres in Lebanon

06-08-06

Prague Wins Economic Assistance Funding for Projects in Franklin, Hebron

06-05-06

Prague Recognizes NFA Student for a Winning Effort to 'Change The World'

06-05-06

Prague Hails $500,000 State Grant for Columbia's Beckish Senior Center

05-01-06

Prague Welcomes Senate Passage of Compromise Budget Package for FY '07

02-16-06

Prague Renews Quest to Toughen Enforcement of State's DUI Penalties

02-03-06

Stillman, Prague, & Southeastern CT Delegation Reaffirm Support for Children's Regional Probate Court

01-27-06

Prague Delivers Emergency Funds to Some of the Neediest in Norwich

Senator Prague’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Prague can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Prague, visit her Web page.

Gayle Slossberg

12-14-06

Slossberg, Williams Discuss School Safety Initiative at West Haven High

12-11-06

Slossberg, Representative Roy Announce Funding for Milford Hospital

11-09-06

Slossberg, Harp and Representatives Esposito, Dargan, Davis Plan to Restore Occupancy, Jobs Upon Bayer Closing

10-06-06

Slossberg: Federal Court of Appeals Decision on Islander East Affirms DEP Authority

10-06-06

Slossberg to Present Medal to Local Veterans at Special Ceremony

10-04-06

Slossberg, Looney, Harp and Meyer Seek Information on Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge Safety

09-29-06

Slossberg: New Law That Takes Effect October 1St Will Benefit Disabled Veterans

09-01-06

Milford Community Support Organization Recognizes Senator Slossberg, Representative Davis

07-24-06

Slossberg Announces Connecticut Veterans War Time Service Medals

06-06-06

Slossberg: Identity Theft Forum to Provide Answers for State's Veterans

05-03-06

Slossberg Wins Passage of Flag Code Bill Honoring Fallen Veterans

05-01-06

Slossberg, Senate Vote in Favor of $2.3 Billion Transportation Plan

05-01-06

Slossberg: Budget Eliminates Tax on Manufacturers, Funds Priorities

04-27-06

Slossberg Wins Passage of Bill Exempting Disability Payments From Property Tax for Disabled Veterans

04-26-06

Slossberg, Senate Vote in Favor of Hospital-acquired Infections Bill

04-25-06

Op-ed: Connecticut Jobs for the 21st Century

04-21-06

Senate Extends Senator Slossberg's Depleted Uranium Taskforce

04-21-06

Slossberg Hails Senate Passage of Job Creation, Growth Bill

04-05-06

Slossberg, Crisco, Harris Praise Senate Passage of Life Insurance Discrimination Bill

04-04-06

Slossberg Nominated to Emerging Political Leaders Conference

03-30-06

Slossberg Helps Secure $225k for School Playgrounds in Orange

03-21-06

Slossberg's Lead Poisoning Elimination Bill Passes Public Health Committee

03-15-06

Slossberg, Representative Michele to Create Review Committee to Monitor Vets Home

03-03-06

Slossberg, Murphy Call on DPH, OPM to Find Funds to Keep Cancer Screening Program Operational

02-28-06

Slossberg Unveils Comprehensive Lead Statute Overhaul Recent discovery of lead in city schools underscores need for a proactive approach

02-27-06

Slossberg, Delegation Help Secure $100k for Platt Tech Upgrades

02-23-06

Slossberg's Depleted Uranium, Flag Code Bills Heard in Front of Committee

02-16-06

Slossberg Meets With West Haven Chamber; Talks Job Growth, Train Station

02-09-06

Slossberg Gratified Governor On-board With GROW Initiative

02-07-06

Slossberg to Honor Men, Women Who Helped Save Student's Life

01-31-06

Slossberg Continues to Scrutinize Two LNG Proposals

01-31-06

Slossberg Praises Creation of State Veterans' Registry

01-30-06

Second Annual 'Fill Out The Form' Day at Milford Senior Center

01-25-06

Slossberg, Representative Michelle Announce Legislation to Insist On U.S. Flag Lowering for Servicemen and Women K.I.A.

01-11-06

Slossberg Advocates Job Growth, Competitiveness Priorities for 2006 Session

01-04-06

Slossberg, Milford Delegation Blast D.E.P. Over Questionable Clean Water Priority List

Senator Slossberg’s press aide is Jaclyn Falkowski. She can be reached at (860) 240-8671.

Additional press releases by Senator Slossberg can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Slossberg, visit her Web page.

Andrea Stillman

12-20-06

Stillman Announces Public Hearings for Comment on Floating LNG Terminal

12-04-06

Stillman, Williams Disturbed by Report on State Police Internal Affairs

11-09-06

Williams, Gaffey, Stillman Unveil S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative

11-02-06

Stillman Announces State Funding for Open Space Purchase in Salem

10-05-06

Stillman Named Legislator of the Year by CT Police Chiefs Association

10-05-06

Stillman Announces Funding for Technology Upgrades in Local Schools

09-29-06

Stillman Welcomes Two New Laws to Help Protect Connecticut Residents

08-09-06

Stillman and Judicial Reform Panel to Hold Norwich Hearing on Court Access

06-20-06

Stillman, Williams Say Layoffs at Pfizer Show Need to Focus on Retaining Research and Development Jobs

06-06-06

Stillman Honored for Her Continuing Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking

05-23-06

Stillman Appointed by Governor to Special Commission on Judicial Reform

05-03-06

Stillman Says Session Earns an 'A' Due to Budget Plan & Jobs, Nutrition Bills

05-01-06

Stillman Says Additional Funds for New London in Approved Budget Package

05-01-06

Stillman Wins Budget Funding for Statewide Gambling Analysis

04-25-06

Stillman Welcomes Unanimous Final Action on Her Anti-trafficking Bill

04-21-06

Stillman Reports Senate Passage of Jobs Creation Package to Help Economy

04-20-06

Stillman Earns Unanimous Senate Approval for Anti-trafficking Bill

04-19-06

Stillman Applauds Senate Approval of Harry E. Calmar's Nomination for Superior Court Judge

04-05-06

Stillman Wins Early Approval of State Funding for Projects in New London, Niantic, and Montville

04-03-06

Stillman Hails Funds for Gambling Study in Approved Appropriations Budget

02-16-06

Stillman's Trafficking Bills to Be Aired in Public Hearings Next Week

02-15-06

Stillman & SE CT Delegation Seek $2M for Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk Repairs

02-03-06

Stillman, Prague, & Southeastern CT Delegation Reaffirm Support for Children's Regional Probate Court

01-25-06

Stillman, Other State Leaders Reveal Plans to Combat Human Trafficking

01-23-06

Stillman Reports Additional State Funding for Veterans Field Makeover

01-10-06

Stillman, New London Delegation Ask Governor for Help With Urban Violence

Senator Stillman’s press aide is Laurence Grotheer. He can be reached at (860) 240-8820.

Additional press releases by Senator Stillman can be found in her 2007 archive and 2008 archive. Her most recent releases can be found in her section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Stillman, visit her Web page.

Donald E. Williams, Jr.

12-21-06

Williams, Fonfara Announce Plan for Immediate Relief From Electric Rates and Propose ‘Office of Strategic Power Procurement’

12-14-06

Williams Hosts E.C.S.U. Students, Hears Further Evidence of Need for Increased Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care

12-13-06

Williams, Colapietro Discuss School Safety Proposal at Bristol Eastern

12-11-06

Williams Announces Committee Appointments for 2007-2008 Legislative Sessions

12-05-06

Williams Announces Funding for Day Kimball, Windham Community Memorial

12-04-06

Williams, Stillman Disturbed by Report on State Police Internal Affairs

11-24-06

Williams Honored With Advocate of the Year Award

11-15-06

Williams Announces Grant for Regional Senior Center in Willimantic

11-09-06

Senate Democrats Re-Elect Williams and Looney as Leaders

11-09-06

Williams, Gaffey, Stillman Unveil S.A.F.E. Schools Initiative

11-02-06

Williams, Crisco Seek Information on Approval of Controversial Health Insurance Plans

11-01-06

Williams Appoints Woodstock Educator to Family Support Council

10-23-06

Williams Appoints Pharmacist to Medicare Council

10-18-06

Williams: Chief Justice Sullivan's Testimony Raises Question of Why Governor Rell Fast-Tracked Zarella Nomination

10-18-06

Williams, Ciotto, Mass Transit Advocates Urge State to Explore Unique Rail Car Purchase

10-11-06

Williams Launches Truth Squad to Rebut Claims by Governor Rell in 1st Gubernatorial Debate

10-10-06

Williams Announces Funding for Putnam Connections Project

10-03-06

Williams Says I-84 Construction Debacle Further Demonstrates Need for Contracting Reform

09-28-06

Williams Announces $2.8 Million for Generations Family Health Center

09-27-06

Williams, Finch and Gomes Urge Governor to Release All Authorized Funds for Bridgeport's Steel Point Project

09-26-06

Williams: 'Energy Independence Act' Results in $1.7 Million for Frito Lay

09-15-06

Williams Appoints Ortoleva to Culture and Tourism Commission

09-14-06

Williams: Governor's Failure to Abide by Self-imposed Standards is Disappointing

09-13-06

Williams, Prague, and Representative Pawelkiewicz Facilitate Continuing Operation of the Windham Dialysis Center

09-11-06

Williams Wins "Clean Elections MVP Award" at National Activists Conference on Public Financing of Elections

08-25-06

Williams, Finch and Gomes Praise Steel Point Commitment to Clean, Renewable Energy

08-24-06

Williams Says Mass Transit Investment is 'On the Right Track'

07-25-06

Williams, Finch: New 'Clean Cars' Bill to Become Law Today

07-20-06

Williams Hosts Legislative Energy Summit

07-17-06

Statement of State Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr., re: Governor Rell's proposals on energy prices

07-13-06

Williams Unveils Initiative for Universal Health Care: Quality Care While Stabilizing Costs

07-11-06

Williams' Farmland Preservation Bill Brings Agriculture Viability Grants

06-23-06

Williams: Justice Sullivan's Actions Disappointing But Not Surprising

06-22-06

Williams Says Universal Healthcare Should Be an Economic Development Issue

06-20-06

Williams, Stillman Say Layoffs at Pfizer Show Need to Focus on Retaining Research and Development Jobs

06-18-06

Williams Says Universal Health Care is His Number One Priority for State

06-13-06

Williams Receives Two Awards for Efforts on Children's Issues

06-09-06

Williams Appoints Harvard Professor and Stem Cell Research Pioneer Ann Kiessling to State Stem Cell Panel

06-09-06

Williams Meets With Mayor Perez, Hartford Delegation on City Violence

06-09-06

Williams Announces Small Town Assistance Grants for Brooklyn, Thompson

06-08-06

Williams Secures $250,000 for Town of Brooklyn

06-08-06

Williams Announces $600,000 for Eastern Connecticut State University

06-08-06

Williams Receives Award From American Academy of Pediatrics

06-01-06

Williams, Looney: Loss of Homeland Security Money Shows Need for Governor to Engage

06-01-06

Williams, Gaffey, to Be Featured in Special Court-TV Program at Juvenile Training School

05-18-06

Williams: Testimony Calls Into Question Veracity of Moody's Claims

05-16-06

Williams: Governor Should Have Separated Campaign From Executive Duties

05-03-06

Williams, DeFronzo, Meyer Hail Campaign Finance Reform Agreement

05-03-06

National Agreement on Soda Ban a Step Closer to Connecticut's Strictest-in-Nation Law

05-01-06

Williams: Budget Adjustment Delivers for State Residents

05-01-06

Governor Rell Signs Senator Williams' 'Senate Bill #1'

04-27-06

House Passes Senator Williams' Historic School Nutrition Bill

04-26-06

Williams, Senator Meyer Lead Passage of Legislative Oversight in Closing of DCF Facilities

04-26-06

Williams' Transportation Priorities Move Forward

04-25-06

Williams, Senator McDonald Dismiss Zarella Withdrawal as Tactical Move

04-25-06

"Connecticut Jobs For The 21st Century" Heads To The Govenor's Desk

04-24-06

Williams: Supreme Court 'Bombshell' Shows Improper Conduct, Need For Review

04-20-06

Williams Heralds Senate Passage of Farmers' Market Bill

04-20-06

Williams Leads Passage of Historic School Nutrition Bill

04-19-06

Williams, Senator Harp Welcome Governor Rell's Support of Appropriations Committee's Plan to Fully Fund Teachers' Pensions for 2006, 2007

04-17-06

Wliliams, Looney, Attorney General Blumenthal Announce Hartford May Impose Living Wage on Adriaen's Landing Facilities

04-13-06

Williams, Murphy, Crisco and Gaffey Say Co-Pays Raised By State Insurance Department 'Bulletin' Is Outside the Law

04-06-06

Williams Appoints Pomfret Woman to Commission on Culture/Tourism

04-06-06

Williams, Attorney General Blumenthal Disclose Unconscionable Contract Practices of Coca-Cola

04-05-06

Williams to Receive Historic Preservation Award

04-04-06

Williams Urges Use of Fuel Cells for Franklin Mushroom Farm

04-03-06

Williams, Representative Pawelkiewicz Secure $1.25M for Windham

03-30-06

Williams, Looney Applaud 'Visionary' Budget Proposal

03-28-06

Williams Says Governor's Change on Car Tax Issue Shows One of Many Flaws in Plan

03-24-06

Williams Hosts Forum for Businesses in the 29th District

03-17-06

Williams to Tour Regional Vocational Agriculture Center

03-16-06

Williams: Governor's Veto Culminates Dishonest Campaign Against Clean Contracting Bill

03-16-06

Williams, Finch Announce 'Land Preservation Act'

03-13-06

Senate President Williams Testifies on Behalf of Farmland Preservation, CT Grown Products

03-10-06

Williams' Bonding Money Helps Aid Purchase of Carter House Property

03-09-06

Williams Seeks $100 Million for Alternative Energy Investments

03-07-06

Williams Calls for the Elimination of Tax on Manufacturing Equipment

03-02-06

Williams: Clean Contracting Bill Provides Accountability, Does Not Handcuff the Governor

03-01-06

Williams Urges Governor Rell to Heed State Auditors and Sign Clean Contracting Bill

02-28-06

Williams Urges Governor Rell to Comply With Auditors, Her Own Task Force on Contracting

02-23-06

Williams Appoints Norwich Resident to Citizens Ethics Board

02-20-06

Williams Wins Support from Superintendents, Nutrition Association for Healthy Schools Bill

02-17-06

Williams, Speaker Amann Urge Governor Rell to Lobby for Connecticut in Washington

02-10-06

Williams, LeBeau and Fonfara Laud Economic and Environmental Value of Connecticut's Fuel Cell Industry

02-09-06

Williams, Looney Express Reservations With Car Tax Proposal

02-09-06

Williams Helps Secure Grant for Windham No Freeze Shelter

02-02-06

Statement of Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. on the sentencing of former Senator Ernest Newton

02-01-06

Williams, Governor Rell, Commissioner Sternberg Reach Agreement on Healthy Schools Legislation

01-30-06

Williams Announces School Breakfast Initiative

01-24-06

Williams, Reresentative Pawelkiewicz Help Secure $2 Million for Windham Mills

01-24-06

Williams: Republican Criticism Of Campaign Finance Reform Law Misleading

01-17-06

Williams to Speak at Launch of Eastern CT Segmented Loan Fund

01-10-06

Williams Unveils Top Legislative Priority: Jobs and the Economy

01-05-06

Williams Proposes Bold New Options for Consideration by DCF Reform Working Group

Senator Williams’ press aide is Derek Slap. He can be reached at (860) 240-8641.

Additional press releases by Senator Williams can be found in his 2007 archive and 2008 archive. His most recent releases can be found in his section of the Press Room. For more information on Senator Williams, visit his Web page.