November 21, 2007
DUFF, BACKER RAISE 'RED FLAG' ON OIL USE
A task force is needed as soon as possible to mitigate rising fuel costs, a new report by the state legislators recommends. READ MORE

November 19, 2007
STATE NOT READY TO DEAL WITH OIL COSTS, REPORT SAYS
A legislative caucus looking into the state’s energy usage has issued a report that says Connecticut is poorly prepared to deal with escalating oil prices. READ MORE

November 19, 2007
THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLATIVE PEAK OIL AND NATURAL GAS CAUCUS REPORTS ITS FINDINGS
State Representative Terry Backer and Senator Bob Duff (D-Norwalk & Darien) announced that the Connecticut Legislative Peak Oil and Natural Gas Caucus report has been completed and delivered to legislative leaders and Governor M. Jodi Rell. READ MORE

August 1, 2007
REP. BACKER RECOGNIZED BY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
FOR 100% PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL VOTING
State Representative Terry Backer has been recognized by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for his 100% support of environmentally beneficial legislation during the 2007 legislative session. READ MORE

March 19, 2007
REP. BACKER APPOINTED TO SERVE ON COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS COMMITTEE
Speaker of the House James Amann (D-Milford) today announced that State Representative Terry Backer (D-Stratford) has been appointed to serve on the Environment/Energy Committee of the Council of State Government’s Eastern Regional Conference. READ MORE

February 20, 2007
REP. BACKER FIGHTS TO GROUND MEASURE TO TRANSFER ADMINISTRATION OF AIRPORT
Representative Terry Backer said today he will do everything in his power to defeat House Bill 5339, a measure that would allow the state of Connecticut to administer and own all operations of Sikorsky Memorial Airport. READ MORE

January 23, 2007
REP. BACKER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO HELP ENERGY CONSUMERS
State Representative Terry Backer has introduced a proposal to help provide relief to electricity consumers. READ MORE