Press Room

2008 Press Room Archive

Below are links to a complete archive of our 23 Senators’ press releases from 2008 There is also archives of 2006 and 2007 press releases available as well. For a list of the most current releases visit our main Press Room page.

Leadership (includes release by Senators Williams and Looney on major statewide issues)
Colapietro | Coleman | Crisco | Daily | DeFronzo | Doyle
Duff | Fonfara | Gaffey | Gomes | Handley
Harp | Harris | Hartley | LeBeau | Looney | Maynard
McDonald | Meyer | Prague | Slossberg | Stillman | Williams

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Senate Democratic Leadership

04-16-08

Williams Says Ethics Agreement is a Win For Connecticut Families

04-01-08

Williams Supports Compromise Ethics Package

03-26-08

Senate Democratic Leadership Applauds Passage of Budget by Appropriations Committee

03-26-08

Nursing Home Staffing to Be Increased

03-25-08

Senate Democrats Say Too Much Connecticut Taxpayer Money is Being Spent to Grow Jobs in Other States

03-18-08

Williams Details Costs of Iraq War to Connecticut

03-18-08

Looney Seeks Legislative Investigation into Taxi Industry in Connecticut

03-13-08

Connecticut One Step Closer to Being National Leader on Helping People Save For Retirement

03-12-08

Williams Says Connecticut Can’t Drop the Ball on Broadwater

03-10-08

Williams and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro Say Consumers Have a Right to Know Where Contaminated Food is Distributed

03-06-08

Connecticut is One Step Closer to Bannning the Sale of Recalled Products and Toys

03-04-08

Senate Democrats & Other Caucuses Begin Negotiations With Governor Rell’s Office on Ethics Reforms

02-26-08

Williams Offers Testimony Today on Childhood Nutrition Program

02-21-08

Connecticut Could Become First State to Offer State-Administered 401(k) Plan For Small Businesses

02-13-08

Senate Democrats Offer Amended Relief Plan For Connecticut Families-Urge Governor Rell to Get on Board

02-08-08

State Senate President Says For Once, Washington Can Be a Model For Hartford

02-01-08

Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. Offers Governor Rell a Blue-print For Cutting the Cost of Government

01-31-08

Senate Democrats Kick-off Their Own YouTube Channel

01-29-08

Senate Democrats Announce Emergency Relief Plan For Connecticut Families

01-24-08

Senate Democrats Take Aim at Dangerous Toys

01-23-08

Looney Says Crime Reform Package Includes $7 Million Funding For Reentry Programs That Will Benefit New Haven

01-22-08

Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Bi-partisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill

01-16-08

Senate Democrats Detail Proposed Reforms For Long Term Care, Nursing Homes in Connecticut

01-15-08

Senate Democrats Agree With Governor Rell on Need For Swift Action on Criminal Justice Reforms - But Question Her Calls For Delays

01-13-08

Tougher Laws, Smarter Statutes Will Help State Move Ahead

01-10-08

Blumenthal, Williams and Amann Call For Quitline Restoration With Money Already Appropriated

01-07-08

Democratic Leaders Announce Goals For Special Session on Criminal Justice Reforms

01-03-08

Williams Waits For Industry Response to Governor’s Charter Oak Prospectus

 

For more information on the Senator Democrats’ leadership team, visit the Leadership Web page.

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Thomas A. Colapietro

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Eric D. Coleman

04-03-08

Coleman Hails Passage of Bill to Provide Hartford With Nearly $750,000 For Housing Assistance

03-24-08

Key Committee Approves Coleman’s Bill to Help Homeowners Deal With Subprime Mortgage Crisis

 

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

 

For more information on Senator Coleman, visit his Web page.

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Joseph J. Crisco, Jr.

04-17-08

Crisco Supports Sweeping Ethics Reforms For Public Officials

04-16-08

Crisco Backs Bill With New Guidelines to Improve Safety For Teen Drivers

04-16-08

Crisco Says Ansonia Residents Will Benefit From the Restoration of Funds For Affordable Housing

03-28-08

Crisco and Representative Gentile Announce $250,000 For Derby’s Downtown Development Project

03-26-08

Crisco and Amity Superintendent of Schools John Brady to Host Forum on Teenage Driving

03-06-08

Crisco Seeks Education and Tougher Penalties to Reduce Teen Driving Deaths in Connecticut

02-28-08

Crisco Backs Mortgage Relief Bill to Help Homeowners Across Connecticut

02-21-08

Crisco and Governor Rell Announce Funds for Improvements on Upper Main Street in Ansonia

02-11-08

Crisco Honored For His Support of the Boys and Girls Village

02-11-08

Crisco Honored For Supporting the Efforts of Pharmacists in Connecticut

02-01-08

Crisco and Klarides Announce Woodbridge Grant Through Small Cities Program

01-24-08

Crisco, Hartley Announce Naugatuck to Receive $361,000 in Funding For School Security

01-23-08

Crisco Supports Criminal Justice Reforms Approved by Senate

01-16-08

Crisco and Governor Rell Announce $50,000 for Woodbridge Fire House Construction

01-16-08

Crisco and Governor Rell Announce $25,000 for Beacon Falls Town Hall

01-16-08

Crisco and Governor Rell Announce $75,000 for Naugatuck Public Housing and Salem School Complex

 

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

 

For more information on Senator Crisco, visit his Web page.

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Eileen M. Daily

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Donald J. DeFronzo

04-16-08

DeFronzo Leads State Senate in Approving Teen Driving Bill

04-14-08

DeFronzo, Duff Detail Problems With New Haven Rail Facility Project in Latest Podcast From Senate Democrats

04-08-08

New Britain Legislators Call For Expanded Criminal Justice Reform

04-03-08

New Britain Delegation Delivers Restored Funding For Affordable Housing

03-28-08

New Britain Delegation Secures Line Items For City Programs, Housing in Proposed Budget and Bonding

03-20-08

Farmington Delegation Secures $12.4M For Route 4 Bridge

03-14-08

DeFronzo, Representative O'Brien: Measure Recognizes Students For Dedication to Foreign Language Studies

03-10-08

DeFronzo Gives Strong Endorsement to Bill Supporting Polish Language Students

02-28-08

Statement From Transportation Committee Chairs on Governor’s Billboard Proposal and HB 5750

02-22-08

DeFronzo: Funds Support Significant Improvements to CCSU Facilities

02-20-08

New Britain Delegation Pushes For Restored Affordable Housing Dollars

02-07-08

New Britain Delegation Calls For New Opportunities For Foreign-language Students

02-04-08

DeFronzo Honored by Marine Trades Group

01-24-08

DeFronzo Applauds Grants to New Britain, Berlin, Farmington For Security Infrastructure Improvements

01-23-08

DeFronzo: Measure Equalizes Driving Under Influence Penalties

01-17-08

DeFronzo: Public Reports Show Indictment of State Agency

01-17-08

DeFronzo Welcomes Bonding For Central Connecticut State University

 

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

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Paul R. Doyle

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Bob Duff

04-14-08

DeFronzo, Duff Detail Problems With New Haven Rail Facility Project in Latest Podcast From Senate Democrats

04-03-08

Duff: Budget Increase For State Agency Critical Investment in Environmental Health

04-02-08

Norwalk Students Raise Awareness, Memorialize Child Abuse Victims With Display at State Capitol

04-01-08

Duff, Representative Perone Praise Committee Approval of Rail Council Nominee

03-31-08

Duff Welcomes $50,000 Grant For Darien Arts Center

03-26-08

Duff: Residents Must Be Heard on Planned Merritt Parkway, Route 7 Interchange

03-20-08

Duff Secures State Grants For Seaport Association, Lockwood Matthews

03-13-08

Duff Calls on Governor to Address Deficiencies in DOT e-alert System

03-03-08

Duff: CHEFA Grant Will Help Under One Roof Maintain Important Services

02-26-08

Duff, Barry: Mortgage Relief Proposal Addresses Short and Long-term Needs

02-15-08

Duff, McDonald Lead Transportation Committee in First Step Toward Action Against Federal Aviation Administration

02-07-08

Duff Named Vice Chair of General Assembly’s Transportation Committee

02-07-08

Duff Named Vice Chair of General Assembly’s Transportation Committee

01-30-08

Duff, Representative Barry Blast Ineffective Mortgage Assistance Program

01-29-08

Senator Duff, Representative Perone Propose Bill to Give Cold War Veterans Property Tax Exemption

01-22-08

Senate Democrats Feature Senator Duff in New Podcast

01-17-08

Duff, Backer & Urban Call For Reinstated Sales Tax Exemption on Energy Star Appliances

01-04-08

Duff & McDonald: Successful Legislation Makes Truck Weigh Station Information Available to the Public

 

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

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John W. Fonfara

04-04-08

Fonfara Announces the Start of Video Choice in a Section of Hartford

03-04-08

Fonfara and Representative Roldan Testify in Favor of College Scholarships For Students in Distressed Municipalities

 

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

 

For more information on Senator Fonfara, visit his Web page.

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Thomas P. Gaffey

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Ed Gomes

05-05-08

Gomes Defends the Need For Minimum Wage Hike, Votes For 35-cent Hourly Raise

05-01-08

Gomes Supports Voting Rights For 17-year-olds





 

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

 

For more information on Senator Gomes, visit his Web page.

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Mary Ann Handley

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Toni Nathaniel Harp

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Jonathan Harris

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Joan Hartley

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Gary D. LeBeau

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Martin M. Looney

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Andrew Maynard

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Andrew J. McDonald

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Edward Meyer

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Edith G. Prague

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Gayle Slossberg

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Andrea Stillman

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Donald E. Williams, Jr.

04-16-08

Williams Says Ethics Agreement is a Win For Connecticut Families

04-10-08

Williams Delivers $100k For Tourism Development in 22 Northeast Connecticut Towns

04-09-08

Williams Reminds Eastern Connecticut Families of Opportunity For Free Dental Care

04-01-08

Williams Supports Compromise Ethics Package

03-26-08

Senate Democratic Leadership Applauds Passage of Budget by Appropriations Committee

03-26-08

Nursing Home Staffing to Be Increased

03-26-08

Williams Addresses Windham Chamber of Commerce

03-26-08

Williams Delivers Funding For Northeast Corner Economic Development

03-25-08

Senate Democrats Say Too Much Connecticut Taxpayer Money is Being Spent to Grow Jobs in Other States

03-18-08

Williams Details Costs of Iraq War to Connecticut

03-13-08

Connecticut One Step Closer to Being National Leader on Helping People Save For Retirement

03-12-08

Williams Says Connecticut Can’t Drop the Ball on Broadwater

03-10-08

Williams and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro Say Consumers Have a Right to Know Where Contaminated Food is Distributed

03-06-08

Connecticut is One Step Closer to Bannning the Sale of Recalled Products and Toys

03-04-08

Senate Democrats & Other Caucuses Begin Negotiations With Governor Rell’s Office on Ethics Reforms

02-26-08

Williams Offers Testimony Today on Childhood Nutrition Programs

02-21-08

Connecticut Could Become First State to Offer State-Administered 401(k) Plan For Small Businesses

02-13-08

Senate Democrats Offer Amended Relief Plan For Connecticut Families - Urge Governor Rell to Get on Board

02-08-08

State Senate President Says For Once, Washington Can Be a Model For Hartford

02-01-08

Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. Offers Governor Rell a Blue-print For Cutting the Cost of Government

01-29-08

Senate Democrats Announce Emergency Relief Plan For Connecticut Families

01-24-08

Williams’ S.A.F.E. Schools Program Brings Grants For Security Improvements

01-24-08

Senate Democrats Take Aim at Dangerous Toys

01-22-08

Williams, Pawelkiewicz: Hardship Grant Provides Critical Support For Windham Hospital

01-22-08

Senate Democrats Lead Passage of Bi-partisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill

01-16-08

Senate Democrats Detail Proposed Reforms For Long Term Care, Nursing Homes in Connecticut

01-15-08

Senate Democrats Agree With Governor Rell on Need For Swift Action on Criminal Justice Reforms - But Question Her Calls For Delays

01-10-08

Blumenthal, Williams and Amann Call For Quitline Restoration With Money Already Appropriated

01-07-08

Democratic Leaders Announce Goals For Special Session on Criminal Justice Reforms

01-03-08

Williams Waits For Industry Response to Governor’s Charter Oak Prospectus

 

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

 

For more information on Senator Williams, visit his Web page.

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