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On Friday, December 18th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, House Majority Leader Denise Merrill and Chair of the Planning and Development Committee Brendan Sharkey held a press conference at the State Capitol complex in Hartford to highlight the millions of dollars in federal economic development funding the state is losing out on because the governor refuses to allow regions to apply for the grants. Municipalities in the state have created economic development districts and attempted to ...

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On Friday, December 18th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, House Majority Leader Denise Merrill and Chair of the Planning and Development Committee Brendan Sharkey held a press conference at the State Capitol complex in Hartford to highlight the millions of dollars in federal economic development funding the state is losing out on because the governor refuses to allow regions to apply for the grants. Municipalities in the state have created economic development districts and attempted to ...

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On Friday, December 18th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, House Majority Leader Denise Merrill and Chair of the Planning and Development Committee Brendan Sharkey held a press conference at the State Capitol complex in Hartford to highlight the millions of dollars in federal economic development funding the state is losing out on because the governor refuses to allow regions to apply for the grants. Municipalities in the state have created economic development districts and attempted to ...

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In the midst of Connecticut's crippling economic downturn, Governor Rell released a deficit mitigation plan that would result in over 5000 Connecticut residents losing their jobs. On Monday Dec. 14th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill held a press conference to denounce the Governor's plan and to announce the creation of their own. Surrounded by the House Democratic Caucus, the Speaker and Majority Leader vowed to continue their efforts to increase ...

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In the midst of Connecticut's crippling economic downturn, Governor Rell released a deficit mitigation plan that would result in over 5000 Connecticut residents losing their jobs. On Monday Dec. 14th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill held a press conference to denounce the Governor's plan and to announce the creation of their own. Surrounded by the House Democratic Caucus, the Speaker and Majority Leader vowed to continue their efforts to increase ...

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State Representative Toni Walker —during these tough economic times, it is wrong to balance the state's budget at the expense of Connecticut's children. Rep. Walker was joined today by Rep's Winfield, Lambert, Cook, Jarmoc, Lewis, Ritter, Lyddy, & O'Brien and various organizations at a press conference to speak out against the Governors $47 million in proposed budget cuts to programs that serve children. Rep. Walker suggested a more aggressive approach to going after $137 million in stimulus ...

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On Monday November 23rd, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan hosted US Congressman Chris Murphy in a discussion centering around national healthcare reform. Congressman Murphy answered questions from legislators and activists and took time to outline the potential improvements to American healthcare if bills in the US House and Senate are enacted. Murphy also praised Speaker Donovan and the Connecticut legislature for helping shape new laws in Washington aimed at protecting America's ...

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On Monday November 23rd, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan hosted US Congressman Chris Murphy in a discussion centering around national healthcare reform. Congressman Murphy answered questions from legislators and activists and took time to outline the potential improvements to American healthcare if bills in the US House and Senate are enacted. Murphy also praised Speaker Donovan and the Connecticut legislature for helping shape new laws in Washington aimed at protecting America's ...

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On Nov. 6th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan announced the formation of a Legislative Task Force on Domestic Violence. The bipartison group has been asked to help formulate Connecticut's response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession. Rep. Mae Flexer will chair the task force who will review budget implications related to domestic violence; identify trends and research pertaining to social conditions, support services, healthy ...

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On Nov. 6th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan announced the formation of a Legislative Task Force on Domestic Violence. The bipartison group has been asked to help formulate Connecticut's response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession. Rep. Mae Flexer will chair the task force who will review budget implications related to domestic violence; identify trends and research pertaining to social conditions, support services, healthy ...

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