Connecticut State Senate Democrats

In the Headlines: In the Norwich Bulletin, Donald Williams discusses his vision for increasing economic development in Connecticut. 11/19

Martin Looney hosted a senior fair at the Bella Vista Complex in New Haven that provided seniors with information on a number of social services and medical conditions. 11/19

Andrew McDonald calls for a non-partisan financial analysis of a new contract regarding service plazas along Interstate 95, the Merritt and Wilbur Cross Parkways, and I-395 in eastern Connecticut. 11/19

Toni Harp hosts a group of experts at the Capitol for a childhood health educational forum on lead poisoning. 11/18

Donald Williams is honored with the Sustaining Friend of Connecticut Agriculture award at the Connecticut Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting. 11/18

Eileen Daily welcomes the new Goodspeed Musicals housing development project in East Haddam. 11/17

Edith Prague is joined by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal to question a recent contract awarded by the state Department of Transportation to Barr, Inc., a contractor with a spotty record of past contract compliance. 11/16

Thomas Colapietro announces that the Senate Democrats have released an update to their home-heating assistance Web page. 11/12

In the Headlines: The Hartford Courant reports as Edith Prague, Donald DeFronzo and Edwin Gomes take the state Department of Transportation to task for a $1 million contract with a contractor under investigation. 11/16

Bob Duff and Anthony Musto receive a 100 percent rating from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for their support and advocacy for environmental initiatives in 2009. 11/13

Martin Looney and Toni Harp earn high marks from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters on their new ‘Environmental Scorecard’. 11/13

In the Headlines: The Jewish Ledger reports on the dedication of the new Korean War Memorial, a project spearheaded by Gayle Slossberg. 11/13

Donald Williams, Ed Meyer, Tom Gaffey, Tom Colapietro and Joe Crisco receive high marks from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for their work on legislation related to the environment. 11/12

Martin Looney announces that the Senate Democrats have released an update to their home-heating assistance Web page. 11/12

Joan Hartley is honored by the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Cabinet with their “Legislator of the Year Award.” 11/12

In the Headlines: The Jewish Ledger reports on the dedication of the new Korean War Memorial, a project spearheaded by Gayle Slossberg. 11/11

Gayle Slossberg leads a ceremony to dedicate the new Korean War Memorial in recognition of veterans’ noble service. 11/10

Bob Duff sends a letter to Secretary Sebelius asking when H1N1 vaccines will be available. 11/9

Donald Williams is recognized by the Connecticut AARP for his legislative leadership on issues affecting seniors. 11/9

Donald DeFronzo is recognized by MADD for his efforts to reduce driving under the influence in the state. 11/6

Donald Williams says budget deficit mitigation efforts must include a follow through on cuts that are already included in budget. 11/4

Tom Gaffey calls for a renewed commitment to the study of foreign languages in Connecticut’s public schools. 11/2

Martin Looney comments on the latest deficit estimate from State Comptroller Nancy Wyman. 11/2

In the Headlines: The New Britain Herald reports on how AllerQuest, a Plainville biotechnology company, benefited from the state’s small business incubator program. 10/30

Gary LeBeau and Thomas Colapietro visit a Connecticut Small Business Incubator Program success story to highlight their commitment to maintaining various pro-jobs and pro-business programs in the state budget. 10/30

Anthony Musto responds to the withdrawal of requests for state bonding for the construction of a juvenile detention facility for girls in Bridgeport. 10/30

Martin Looney says state support for improvements at the New Haven Firefighter Academy will greatly improve fire safety in New Haven and beyond. 10/30

Martin Looney says that Greater New Haven’s economy will score a major victory this Friday when the state Bond Commission is expected to approve funding for the new campus of Gateway Community College. 10/28

Andrew McDonald is honored for his role in protecting funding for Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. 10/27

Gary LeBeau welcomes the transfer of land from the state to South Windsor for the purposes of building Connecticut Studios LLC, which is expected to create thousands of jobs. 10/26

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