State Representative Patricia Dillon http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/pr092.asp Representative Dillon - Official Web Feed Connecticut/Democrats/Politics en-us http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/images/Dillon_92.jpg State Representative Patricia Dillon http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/pr092.asp <![CDATA[LEGISLATURE APPROVES DILLON'S AUTO GLASS BILL]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-22.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-22.asp 22 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon announced Senate passage of legislation she co-authored to protect consumers from being steered to an insurance company’s preferred auto glass repair shop.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON’S DIRT BIKE BILL CLEARS THE HOUSE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-15.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-15.asp 15 May 2013 08:00:00 EST After a long debate, the House approves higher fines for illegal dirt bike riders. Rep. Dillon submitted the original proposal for the bill.

]]> <![CDATA[AP: DILLON'S FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-08.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-08.asp 08 May 2013 08:00:00 EST A bill sponsored by Representative Pat Dillon’s would require colleges and universities to use a standardized form when giving prospective students their financial aid information. The legislation passed the House unanimously.

]]> <![CDATA[HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO HELP SMALL GLASS BUSINESSES]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-07.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-05-07.asp 07 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon helped author legislation to prevent insurance companies from steering customers away from independent small auto glass shops. The bill was approved by the House.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON HAILS STATE’S RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PREVENTION OF INJURY AND GUN VIOLENCE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-30.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-30.asp 30 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The Appropriation Committee's budget revitalizes the Office of Injury Prevention and its mission lower the rates of injury – including gun-related violence – in Connecticut.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON SUPPORTS STRONGER LAWS TO STEM GUN VIOLENCE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-03.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-03.asp 03 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon says she will vote for historic gun legislation.

]]> <![CDATA[REP. DILLON CONTINUES PUSH TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL DIRT RIDERS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-01.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-04-01.asp 01 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee is hearing from the public on a bill to increase the financial penalties on illegal dirt bike riders - Rep. Dillon filed the original legislative proposal this past November.

]]> <![CDATA[REP. DILLON BACKS WESTVILLE'S 'SMOKY JOE' WOOD FOR THE HALL OF FAME]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-08.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-08.asp 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST The Red Sox are in the news for a new Connecticut charitable license plate and Rep. Pat Dillon says it’s past time one Sox great was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

]]> <![CDATA[MCCARTHY HELPED ON SINKING HOUSE ISSUE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-06.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-06.asp 06 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Former state environmental chief Gina McCarthy is tapped by the President to head the EPA.

]]> <![CDATA[REP. DILLON DISCUSSES DIRT BIKE LAWS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-04.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-03-04.asp 04 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST With warm weather on the horizon, New Haven residents are worried about a dangerous summer pest - dirt bikes. The New Haven Register explores the city’s strategies in getting these bikes off the streets.

]]> <![CDATA[REP DILLON JOINS CAPITOL FLASH MOB TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-20.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-20.asp 20 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST A flash mob broke out at a press conference to shine a spotlight on violence against women.

]]> <![CDATA[LEGISLATION AIMS TO AID SHUBERT IMPROVEMENTS IN TIME FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-19.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-19.asp 19 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST The Shubert turns 100 at the end of next year and Rep. Dillon is hoping the state will aid in efforts to make her shine for another 100.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON COMMEMORATES ROSA PARKS’ 100TH BIRTHDAY]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-13.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-13.asp 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon was proud to be a part of the celebration of Rosa Parks’ 100th last week at Gateway Community College.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON BILL TO FIX FOREST ROAD GAINS SUPPORT]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-07.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-07.asp 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon’s bill to secure $2.5 million in state funds for improved drainage on Forest Road is before the legislature’s Transportation Committee. Westville residents submitted testimony supporting the effort.

]]> <![CDATA[TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FOREST RD DRAINAGE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-01.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-02-01.asp 01 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST Representative Pat Dillon reminded residents that the legislature’s Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Monday on legislation (HB 6017) to secure state funding to replace undersized storm sewer pipes and improve drainage along Forest Road (Route 122) from Chapel Street to Edgewood Avenue in New Haven.

]]> <![CDATA[FOREST ROAD: FROM HORSE PATH TO HEAVILY TRAVELED STATE ROAD]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-01-07a.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-01-07a.asp 07 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Representative Pat Dillon has filed legislation to secure state funding to replace undersized storm sewer pipes and improve drainage along Forest Road (Route 122) from Chapel Street to Edgewood Avenue in New Haven.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON FIGHTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-01-07.asp http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2013/pr092_2013-01-07.asp 07 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Democrat Pat Dillon has introduced a bill for the upcoming General Assembly session to bring back tolls on state highways. That way Connecticut could join states like Massachusetts and New York and New Jersey in collecting money from interstate drivers.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON SEEKS STIFFER DIRT BIKE PENALTIES]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-16a.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-16a.html 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST State Rep. Pat Dillon Thursday announced she has filed legislation to increase storage fees on seized dirt bikes and ATVs.

]]> <![CDATA[STATE REP TAKES ON ILLEGAL DIRT BIKE AND ATV RIDERS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-16.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-16.html 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST Many residents in New Haven don't feel safe walking or driving through neighborhoods because of speeding dirt bikes and ATV riders. State Representative Patricia Dillon has heard their concerns and wants to raise penalties on illegal ATV and dirt bike riders.

]]> <![CDATA[CONNECTICUT LEGISLATOR FILES BILL TO RAISE PENALTIES ON ILLEGAL DIRT BIKES, ATVS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-15a.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-15a.html 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST Reacting to residents’ complaints over dirt bikes flying down city streets, state Rep. Patricia Dillon has filed legislation to hike the penalties on illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.

]]> <![CDATA[ILLEGAL DIRT BIKE RACERS MENACE NEW HAVEN]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-15.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-11-15.html 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST Representative Pat Dillon has filed legislation to stiffen penalties on illegal dirt bike and ATV riders.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON WELCOMES REOPENING OF FELLOWSHIP PLACE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-19.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-19.html 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST by Allan Appel, NH Independent

Clients, officials and staff gathered at Fellowship Place on Elm Street. They joined together for the long-awaited grand reopening of Fellowship Place, New Haven’s pioneering clubhouse and rehab center for adults with mental illness.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON CELEBRATES "ESTUARY DAY" WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-09.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-09.html 09 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST After hiking together along the West River, State Representative Pat Dillon joined local environmental groups and elected officials at the West River Tide Gates to celebrate the West River Restoration Project and commemorate National Estuaries Day.

]]> <![CDATA[DILLON VISITS WESTVILLE STUDIOS ON OPENING WEEKEND OF CITYWIDE OPEN STUDIOS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-08.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-10-08.html 08 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST by Allan Appel, New Haven Independent

Discovered on an opening-weekend “Open Studios” crawl: One artist who “sees” better when he blanks out the eyes of famous people collaged on his studio wall. Another who transforms pounds and pounds of old New Haven Registers back into trees. And a third who paints the Grand Avenue Bridge while channeling Cezanne and Van Gogh.

]]> <![CDATA[REP DILLON CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL "FLOCKING" WITH EDGEWOOD PARENTS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-09-23.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-09-23.html 23 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST Pink flamingoes were a common site in Westville in the summer of 2012. It was all part of a fundraising effort for Edgewood School and culminated with a celebratory "flock party" in September.

]]> <![CDATA[OUTREACH URGED FOR MILITARY WOMEN AND LATINOS]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-09-07.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-09-07.html 07 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST State Representative Pat Dillon hailed President Barack Obama for his support of military families. President Obama recently issued an executive order to improve access to mental health services for veterans, service members and military families.

]]> <![CDATA[MILITARY SUICIDES ON THE RISE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-17a.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-17a.html 17 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST State Representative Pat Dillon sounded the alarm over a recent U.S. Army report that shows an increase in the number of suicides. According to the report, 26 active-duty soldiers and 12 Army National Guard or Army Reserve members died by suicide in July. The total number of suspected suicides by Army soldiers has reached 187 for 2012.

]]> <![CDATA[NEW HAVEN RESIDENT SICK WITH WEST NILE]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-17.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-17.html 17 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon asked residents to take precautions – like wearing long sleeves and long pants and removing standing water from their property – after a New Haven resident was hospitalized with West Nilevirus.

]]> <![CDATA[WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN MOSQUITOES IN NEW HAVEN]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-08.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-08-08.html 08 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon alerted residents that mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in 32 Connecticut municipalities, including New Haven.

]]> <![CDATA[CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS GIVES DILLON 100% ON ANNUAL SCORECARD]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-07-17.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-07-17.html 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST The (CTLCV) awarded State Representative Pat Dillon a 100 percent rating for her support and advocacy of environmental initiatives in their 2012 Environmental Scorecard.

]]> <![CDATA[100 YEARS OF EDUCATION AT EDGEWOOD]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-07-06.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-07-06.html 06 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon celebrated 100 years of quality neighborhood education at Edgewood School. Rep. Dillon joined teachers, administrators, staff, alumni and neighbors at the dinner recognizing the school’s centennial.

]]> <![CDATA[WE HAVE TO FIND OUR OWN WAY]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-24.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-24.html 24 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST by Paul Bass & Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez - NH Independent

On the eve of a monumental U.S. Supreme Court ruling, New Haven State Rep. Pat Dillon was running for reelection—and detailing some of the work she’d like to do if Connecticut needs to pick up the pieces of a fractured health reform law.

]]> <![CDATA[WESTVILLE CENTENARIAN CELEBRATED]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-11.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-11.html 11 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon joined with Westville neighbors to honor Sam Kaplowitz's 100th birthday at a celebration at the Westville Synagogue.

]]> <![CDATA[CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES TO MEDICARE THREATEN FREESTANDING HOSPITALS LIKE ST. RAPH'S]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-06.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-06-06.html 06 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Rep. Pat Dillon testified before the state Office of Health Care Access (OHCA) at a hearing on the proposed merger of Yale-New Haven Hospital and St. Raphael Healthcare System.

Facing mounting deficits, St. Rafael’s future was in doubt prior to the proposed merger.

]]> <![CDATA[REP. DILLON ATTENDS FREEDOM FUND DINNER]]> http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-05-22.html http://www.housedems.ct.gov/Dillon/2012/pr092_2012-05-22.html 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EST The NAACP Greater New Haven Branch held its 95th annual Freedom Fund Dinner recently at the Omni Hotel at Yale.

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