REPRESENTATIVE BERGER APPLAUDS GRANTS FOR WATERBURY FINE ARTS
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger announced the awarding of several grants by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (CCT) to support the fine arts in Waterbury as part of a bill spearheaded by the Commerce Committee during the 2007 legislative session. READ MORE
December 14, 2007
‘HOLLYWOOD EAST’ COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES MAJOR ADVANCEMENT
IN GOALS, PLAN FOR CT-BASED TELEVISION SERIES IN PROGRESS
Last Tuesday the Film & Entertainment Workforce Development Committee (known as ‘Hollywood East’) convened to discuss the stated goals of creating a sustainable workforce in Connecticut capable of meeting the demands of any production that elects to locate and, or, work in-state. READ MORE
November 7, 2007
'HOLLYWOOD EAST' COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS LEONE AND BERGER
HAIL NBC SPORTS EXPANSION INTO STAMFORD
Representatives Carlo Leone and Jeff Berger said today's announcement by NBC Sports to add 75 new jobs to their Stamford digital operations is further proof that the work being done by the Film & Entertainment Workforce Development Committee (known as "Hollywood East") is already showing tangible benefits to the state.
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October 23, 2007
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER APPLAUDS
W.F. KAYNOR TECH’S ACCREDITATION
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger joined school and business officials in a ceremony honoring W.F. Kaynor Technical High School in becoming the first high school in the State of Connecticut to achieve accreditation of its “Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT)” program by the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). READ MORE
October 9, 2007
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER APPLAUDS STATE FILM INDUSTRY’S PROGRESS
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger joined Speaker of the House James A. Amann and representatives from the state film industry in a press conference to announce “part III” of the plan to turn Connecticut into “Hollywood East.” READ MORE
September 5, 2007
REP. BERGER, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE JIM AMANN
MAYOR JARJURA TO ANNOUNCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDS
Representative Jeff Berger, Speaker of the House Jim Amann, Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura, and representatives from the business and development community will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 12th at 1:00 p.m. in the Mayor’s conference room to announce two state grants for the reconfiguration and remodeling of the Western Hills Golf Course club house and the Waterbury Jobs Funnel. READ MORE
August 23, 2007
REP. BERGER BOOST EFFORTS TO CLEAN
AREA BROWNFIELDS
State Representative Jeffery J. Berger, House Chair of Commerce Committee, announces efforts to clean and re-use brownfield sites in the Brass City. The City of Waterbury has an opportunity to utilize $700,000 in state and federal funds that had been previously awarded to study brownfield sites throughout the city. READ MORE
August 16, 2007
REP. BERGER JOINS GOVERNOR, CELEBRITIES
BILL SIGNING EXPANDING COMMERCIAL FILM INDUSTRY
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger today joined colleagues for a bill signing ceremony to increase incentives for film industry development in Connecticut. READ MORE
June 12, 2007
REP. BERGER LEADS HOUSE DEBATE AND PASSAGE OF BILL
TO EXPAND COMMERCIAL FILM INDUSTRY
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger announced the passage of House Bill 6500, An Act Expanding Connecticut's Film Industry, to increase incentives for film industry development in Connecticut. READ MORE
June 5, 2007
REP. BERGER APPLAUDS BILL TO FUND TEACHERS’ PENSIONS
Taxpayers’ to save billions in the long term
Representative Jeffrey J. Berger announced the passage of House Bill 6141, An Act Concerning Adequate Funding of the Teachers’ Retirement System to shore up finances in Connecticut’s Teachers’ Retirement Fund (TRF). READ MORE
June 5, 2007
STATE REP. BERGER/DELEGATION PUSHES
FOR MORE EFFECTIVE BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION
Chairman of the Commerce Committee Jeff Berger today announced passage by the House of Representatives of a bill he authored, House Bill 7369, An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Brownfields Task Force. READ MORE
May 24, 2007
STATE REP. BERGER SUPPORTS VICTIMS OF
SEXUAL ASSAULT
State Representative Jeff Berger today announced passage by the House of Representatives of House Bill 7085, An Act Concerning The Statute Of Limitations For Prosecution Of Certain Sexual Assault Offenses Using DNA Evidence. READ MORE
January 25, 2007
REP. BERGER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO STUDY WATERBURY RAILROAD LINE
State Representative Jeffrey Berger announces plans to fund a $2.7 million, two year study of the Metro North Railroad’s Waterbury branch line. This funding is presently on the state’s Bond Commission Agenda for Friday, January 26th. READ MORE
January 12, 2007
REP. BERGER RETAINS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
AND SENIORITY
State Representative Jeffrey Berger today announced that he will remain House Chair of the Commerce Committee in the 2007-2008 sessions, and continue to serve on the Finance and Judiciary Committees. READ MORE