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Connecticut House Democrats have a long and proud history of representing and protecting the interests of all Connecticut residents.
That commitment is reflected in an agenda that emphasizes strong economic growth that promotes business and creates new, 20th
century jobs; quality health care and education; safe and crime free communities; reasonable taxes and fairly distributed expenditures;
clean,sustainable energy and green technologies; safe roads and bridges and reliable public transportation; and open, honest and
accountable government that protects civil rights and liberties for all.
Current News & Issues
February 6, 2012
TASK FORCE WILL STUDY SHORELINE CONCERNS
In the wake of last year's major storms, Speaker Donovan today asked Rep. James Albis to chair a bipartisan group that will look at and make recommendations on storm impacts on homeowners and businesses along Connecticut's shoreline. The task force also will investigate the impact of climate changes on efforts to preserve shoreline communities. READ MORE
TASK FORCE WILL STUDY SHORELINE CONCERNS
In the wake of last year's major storms, Speaker Donovan today asked Rep. James Albis to chair a bipartisan group that will look at and make recommendations on storm impacts on homeowners and businesses along Connecticut's shoreline. The task force also will investigate the impact of climate changes on efforts to preserve shoreline communities. READ MORE
January 31, 2012
MINIMUM WAGE HIKE WILL HELP LOW WAGE WORKERS, STIMULATE ECONOMY
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan was joined by Democratic legislators, labor and small business representatives and workers in calling for an increase in the state's minimum wage. Speaker Donovan said, "More families than ever are relying on low-wage and minimum wage jobs to make ends meet. That leaves them struggling. Raising the minimum wage now is good for Connecticut workers and good for our economy." The proposal also calls for indexing the wage with the rising cost of living. READ MORE
MINIMUM WAGE HIKE WILL HELP LOW WAGE WORKERS, STIMULATE ECONOMY
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan was joined by Democratic legislators, labor and small business representatives and workers in calling for an increase in the state's minimum wage. Speaker Donovan said, "More families than ever are relying on low-wage and minimum wage jobs to make ends meet. That leaves them struggling. Raising the minimum wage now is good for Connecticut workers and good for our economy." The proposal also calls for indexing the wage with the rising cost of living. READ MORE
January 30, 2012
SPEAKER’S SMALL-BUSINESS GROUP GIVES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING HEALTH-CARE COSTS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and Rep. Robert Megna (D-New Haven), hailed the recommendations of a group of business owners and lawmakers Monday aimed at reducing health-care costs for small businesses. READ MORE
SPEAKER’S SMALL-BUSINESS GROUP GIVES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING HEALTH-CARE COSTS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and Rep. Robert Megna (D-New Haven), hailed the recommendations of a group of business owners and lawmakers Monday aimed at reducing health-care costs for small businesses. READ MORE
January 25, 2012
FIX A FLAWED SYSTEM - USE THE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
The National Popular Vote (NPV) initiative has gained ground across the U.S. because it does something overwhelming majorities of Americans in every state support: READ MORE
FIX A FLAWED SYSTEM - USE THE NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE
The National Popular Vote (NPV) initiative has gained ground across the U.S. because it does something overwhelming majorities of Americans in every state support: READ MORE
January 12, 2012
CT LEGISLATORS SUPPORT REFORM IN LEGAL CHALLENGE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Forty-three Connecticut lawmakers joined a group of more than 500 legislators in various states who support federal health reform as it faces a legal challenge that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in March. READ MORE
CT LEGISLATORS SUPPORT REFORM IN LEGAL CHALLENGE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
Forty-three Connecticut lawmakers joined a group of more than 500 legislators in various states who support federal health reform as it faces a legal challenge that will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in March. READ MORE
January 12, 2012
SETTTING THE STAGE FOR ATTACKING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, said the recent workshop on education reform sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain set the stage for real progress at reducing the achievement gap during the 2012 legislative session, which convenes next month. READ MORE
SETTTING THE STAGE FOR ATTACKING ACHIEVEMENT GAP
State Representative Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), vice-chair of the legislature's Education Committee, said the recent workshop on education reform sponsored by Governor Dannel Malloy at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain set the stage for real progress at reducing the achievement gap during the 2012 legislative session, which convenes next month. READ MORE
January 6, 2012
EYEWITNESS ID & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOP JUDICIARY COMMITTEE'S 2012 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Connecticut's General Assembly alternates between a short session that runs from early February to early May in even-numbered years, and a long session that runs from early January to early June in odd-numbered years. READ MORE
EYEWITNESS ID & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TOP JUDICIARY COMMITTEE'S 2012 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Connecticut's General Assembly alternates between a short session that runs from early February to early May in even-numbered years, and a long session that runs from early January to early June in odd-numbered years. READ MORE
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