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November 6, 2009
REP. CLEMONS HONORED BY CT NAACP
State Representative Don Clemons of Bridgeport has been named one of the top 100 Influential Blacks in the state by the Connecticut NAACP. Clemons will be recognized at the group’s upcoming 44th Annual State Convention at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods which is being held this weekend, November 6-7. READ MORE
September 1, 2009
BRIDGEPORT LAWMAKERS TOUT
CITY BENEFITS OF STATE BUDGET
The Chairman of Bridgeport’s legislative delegation Representative Charles “Don” Clemons Jr. (D-124) said the new state budget adopted by the General Assembly has many benefits for the Park City. Despite cuts to numerous state funding programs, Clemons said Bridgeport fared well citing $164.2 million of state aid for local education, a special pension contribution exemption, grants for various city institutions, and retention of an autonomous Port Authority. READ MORE
May 28, 2009
REP. CLEMONS BACKS RAISING
SCHOOL
DROP OUT AGE
State Representative Don Clemons, who represents Bridgeport in the Connecticut General Assembly, helped lead passage of a bill in the House of Representatives that raises the age students are allowed to drop out of school from 16 to 17. READ MORE
May 21, 2009
STATEMENT OF REP. DON CLEMONS (D-BRIDGEPORT), CHAIRMAN, LEGISLATURE’S BLACK & PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS , ON HJ1 - Resolution Expressing The Profound Regret Of The Connecticut General Assembly For The History Of Wrongs Inflicted Upon Black Citizens By Means Of Slavery, Exploitation And Legalized Racial Segregation, And Calling On All Citizens To Take Part In Acts Of Racial Reconciliation.
“The fight for equal opportunity and social justice is an ongoing battle that must be addressed on all fronts. Connecticut government once endorsed slavery and segregation of blacks, so in turn we have a responsibility to officially acknowledge and express regret for that dark period of history and commit to the elimination of any form of racism in our society.”
HJ1 was approved by the House of Representatives on an unanimous voice vote.
May 5, 2009
REP. CLEMONS PUSHES GREEN CLEANING IN SCHOOLS
State Representative Don Clemons (D-Bridgeport) joined with a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers and advocacy groups at a State Capitol press conference in support of House Bill 6496, An Act Concerning Green Cleaning Products in Schools. READ MORE
State Rep. Don Clemons of Bridgeport speaks at a State Capitol press conference on World Asthma Day in support of legislation calling for schools to be cleaned with environmental friendly green products.
April 23, 2009
BLACK & PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS TO LOOK AT
FEDERAL STIMULUS IMPACT ON CT MINORITIES
The Legislature’s Black & Puerto Rican Caucus will hold an informational forum Friday to examine the impact of federal stimulus funding under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act on minorities in Connecticut. READ MORE
February 13, 2009
LEGISLATURE’S BLACK & PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS CALLS RELL BUDGET
AN ATTACK ON STATE’S MOST VULNERABLE
State Representative Don Clemons of Bridgeport, chairman of the Legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, said the 22-member group of lawmaker is extremely disappointed with Governor M. Jodi Rell’s 2010-2011 biennial budget proposal because it seeks to balance the state budget by cutting vital services to Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens. READ MORE
February 5, 2009
REP. CLEMONS ELECTED TO LEAD BRIDGEPORT DELEGATION
At a meeting held Wednesday at the State Capitol in the office of House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden), the Bridgeport legislative delegation voted to elect State Representative Charles “Don” Clemons Jr., D-124, as Bridgeport Delegation Chair for the 2009 legislative session. READ MORE
January 15, 2009
CLEMONS RE-ELECTED CAUCUS HEAD
Fourth-term Rep. Charles D. Clemons, D-Bridgeport, has been re-elected chairman of the legislative Black and Puerto Rican caucus. READ MORE
December 15, 2008
REP. CLEMONS APPOINTED
DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP AT LARGE
State Representative Don Clemons (D-Bridgeport) has been appointed by incoming Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve in the position of Deputy Majority Whip At Large of the House Democrats. READ MORE
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