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- Gaffey Helps Redirect State Funds to Assist Meriden Boys & Girls Club
State Senator Thomas P. Gaffey (D-Meriden) today explained how a technical change regarding an existing state grant to the Boys and Girls Club of Meriden permits more flexibility and will help the facility reduce its debt load. - Gaffey Wins DOT Approval for New Hubbard Park Trail Sign Over I-691
State Senator Thomas P. Gaffey (D-Meriden) announced today final approval by the state Department of Transportation (DOT) for new signage to be installed on the footbridge over I-691 connecting the two sections of Meriden's Hubbard Park. The two new signs--one facing traffic moving in each direction--will promote the park and its 19th century founder, Walter Hubbard, to the tens of thousands of drivers passing beneath. - Finch and Gomes Cheer Release of $1.75 Million in Home Heating Assistance
State Senators Bill Finch (D-Bridgeport) and Ed Gomes (D-Bridgeport) today welcomed the news that the state Office of Policy and Management this week approved the release of $1.75 million in new home heating aid that Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) secured in this year's legislative session. - Stillman Says New Fuel Assistance Will Help Needy New London Families
State Senator Andrea L. Stillman (D-Waterford) said today additional funds included last spring--and released this week--for this year's Operation Fuel appropriation will translate into more heating oil assistance for needy New London families this winter. - Prague Reports Additional Fuel Oil Assistance for Needy Norwich Families
State Senator Edith G. Prague (D-Columbia) said today additional funding in this year's state budget for Operation Fuel programs will mean additional heating oil assistance for needy Norwich families this winter. - McDonald and Representative Lawlor Support Dr. Petit's Call for Action on Criminal Justice Reforms
State Senator Andrew J. McDonald (D-Stamford) and state Rep. Mike Lawlor (D-East Haven), the co-chairmen of the Judiciary Committee, said today that they agree with Dr. William Petit's call today for a limited special session on crime, pending an agreement between the legislature, law enforcement officials and the Rell administration. - Help is On the Way for Thousands of Residents Not Protected By Connecticut's No-Freeze Policy
State Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) today said that Operation Fuel will begin receiving some of the $5 million in state funding that the Legislature secured for the current fiscal year. - Duff, McDonald, Slossberg Highlight Consumer Protection Laws
At the busy Dunkin Donuts store on the Post Road in Darien today, state Senators Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), Andrew McDonald (D-Stamford) and Gayle Slossberg (D-Milford) highlighted Connecticut's retail laws, which can help to protect consumers during the busiest retail season of the year. - LeBeau Welcomes $7 Million State Investment in Key East Hartford Road
State Sen. Gary D. LeBeau (D-East Hartford), who is co-chairman of the Commerce Committee and co-chairman of the Finance Committee's Transportation Bonding Subcommittee, today welcomed the State Bond Commission's approval of $7 million in state bonding for the development of East Hartford Boulevard South, which will open the door for high-tech industrial growth in the south end of Rentschler Field. - Senate Democrats Announce Ethics Package for 2008 Legislative Session
Donald E. Williams was joined today by Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney, State Senators Gayle Slossberg and Edward Meyer to announce the Senate Democrats' ethics package and agenda for the 2008 legislative session. - Prague, Representatives Malone and Reynolds Report Imminent Release of State Funds for Projects in Norwich and Ledyard
State Senator Edith G. Prague (D-Columbia), and State Representatives Jack Malone (D-Norwich) and Tom Reynolds (D-Ledyard) said today they expect final approval tomorrow for state funding to help underwrite two important capital improvement projects in southeastern Connecticut. - West Hartford Delegation Welcomes $500,000 in State Bondingfor Children's Museum Move
The West Hartford legislative delegation today welcomed news that the State Bond Commission will make a $500,000 grant-in-aid to West Hartford when it meets next Wednesday, December 12, to help cover the costs associated with moving the Children's Museum from its current location on Troutbrook Drive to its new location in the Elmwood section of town. - Doyle, Representative Guerrera Welcome Continued State Support for State Veterans Home
State Senator Paul Doyle (D-Wethersfield) and Representative Antonio Guerrera (D-Rocky Hill) today praised an additional $1,008,343 bond for ongoing construction at the State Veterans Home in Rocky Hill that is slated for approval when the State Bond Commission meets this coming Wednesday. - Duff, YMCA Officials Look Forward to Commission's Action on Bond
State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) and officials at the Norwalk YMCA today welcomed news that an amendment to the organization's 2004 bonding allocation will be considered at the State Bond Commission's next meeting and, when approved, will allow for a number of needed renovations. - Duff: State Funds Will Help Replace Guidance Center's Roof
A state grant expected to be approved when the State Bond Commission meets next week will be used to replace the roof on the Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield County's East Avenue Building, news that state Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) welcomed today. - Senator Looney Secures $1 Million in Funding for Neighborhood Music School in New Haven
Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney (D-Haven) has helped to secure $1 million in funding for building improvements and the expansion of arts programs for the Neighborhood Music School in New Haven, which is located at 100 Audubon Street. The State Bond Commission is expected to approve the funding during the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 12th at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. - Looney and Crisco Applaud $800,000 in Funding for Newhall Street Section of Hamden, But Still Pushing for Real Relief for Homeowners
Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven) and Senator Joseph Crisco (D-Woodbridge) are applauding the decision of Governor Rell to allocate $800,000 in funding for preliminary activities for the remediation for the contamination site in the Newhall Street neighborhood in Hamden, but they are still seeking real relief for the homeowners. - Williams Welcomes Bond Agenda Items for Eastern Connecticut State University
e Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) today welcomed news that funding for projects at Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) in Willimantic is expected to be approved when the State Bond Commission meets this coming Wednesday. - Williams Praises Funding for H. H. Ellis
State Senate President Pro Tempore Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) today welcomed news that more funding for H. H. Ellis Technical High School, located at 613 Upper Maple Street in Danielson, has been placed on the agenda for the State Bond Commission's next meeting. - Colapietro Welcomes Bonding for Bristol Organization
State Senator Thomas Colapietro (D-Bristol) today welcomed news that allocations for the Bristol Community Organization, Inc. (BCO) have been added to the State Bond Commission's next agenda. - Statement From Senator Duff on Federal Subprime Mortgage Rate Cap
State Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk), Senate chair of the Connecticut General Assembly's Joint Committee on Banks, today issued the following statement regarding the Bush administration's plan to freeze subprime mortgage rates. - Senate Democrats Move Ahead With Plans for Parole Reform; Prepare for Possible January Special Session
State Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) will join other state senators today in approving a resolution that would allo
