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September 18, 2009
Standing Up for Connecticut
Tough times call for honest leadership. The global financial crisis presented Connecticut with one of its most daunting economic challenges ever. The crisis was not of our own making, but the solution became our responsibility. Today, Connecticut has a fair and responsible budget, one that demands shared responsibility, protects our most vulnerable families, provides needed services in distressed times, and positions our state to participate in the recovery that is beginning to show signs of life. That’s because Democrats in the General Assembly stepped up, spoke the truth from the beginning, and made the difficult decisions a crisis requires. READ MORE


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March 15, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN: STATE MUST DO MORE TO AID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Speaker Donovan testifies before joint public hearing
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) testified today before a joint public hearing of the Judiciary Committee and Human Services Committee in support of the recommendations of the Speaker’s Task Force on Domestic Violence.
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March 15, 2010
CT MISSION OF MERCY FREE DENTAL CLINIC
Anyone who sees whats going on here couldn't possibly deny that so many in our state need access to affordable health and dental care, Speaker Donovan said during a visit to the Aetna Building in Middletown this afternoon. Thousands of people began lining up last night for free dental care sponsored by the Connecticut Mission of Mercy.

March 12, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN CALLS ON GOVERNOR, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS
TO WITNESS “OVERWHELMING NEED” AT FREE MIDDLETOWN DENTAL CLINIC

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) this afternoon called on Governor Rell and legislative leaders to visit the free dental clinic in Middletown to witness firsthand “the overwhelming need for dental care by thousands of our state’s residents.” READ MORE

March 11, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN, REPS. ABERCROMBIE & ALTOBELLO
ANNOUNCE $334,883 STATE GRANT FOR MERIDEN
TO IMPROVE ROADS, INFRASTRUCTURE

Meriden State Representatives House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, Cathy Abercrombie and Emil “Buddy” Altobello announced today that Meriden is expected to receive $334,883 from the state in Town Aid Road Funds to make improvements to the city’s roads and infrastructure. READ MORE

March 10, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN ANNOUNCES BOND FUNDING FOR MERIDEN
Funds will assist Chamberlain Heights, Harbor Brook Bridge
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) announced today that Meriden is expected to receive nearly $9 million in State Bond Commission funding when the Commission meets on Tuesday, March 16. READ MORE

March 9, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF GREEN JOBS BILL
Says there is “vast, largely untapped potential for green jobs-related growth” in CT
Calling green jobs “the jobs of the future,” Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) today urged passage of HB 5465, An Act Concerning the Development of Green Jobs, in testimony before the General Assembly’s Energy and Technology Committee. [The full text of his testimony is attached.] READ MORE

March 9, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN STATEMENT ON UCONN HEALTH NETWORK
“There are many good aspects to the Governor’s proposal today, and I look forward to working on it with her and the legislature. This is a project that can advance medical and biotechnology research and health care delivery in Connecticut. It also is a project that helps to address the state’s number one priority as we recover from the recession – job creation.” READ MORE

March 9, 2010
WEEKEND BICYCLE TREK PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON HOPES
FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL

Maggie Thomas, a senior at Trinity College, acknowledges that her bicycle ride from Stamford through New Haven and up to Hartford this weekend was pleasant. But she said the trip would have been more fun on a high-speed train. READ MORE

March 8, 2010
REPS. DONOVAN, ABERCROMBIE AND ALTOBELLO:
MERIDEN AND STATE HAVE A LOT RIDING ON CENSUS COUNT

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and Representative Cathy Abercrombie (D-Berlin/Meriden) and Deputy Speaker Emil “Buddy” Altobello (D-Meriden) are urging residents to complete and return 2010 Census forms as soon as possible. READ MORE

March 4, 2010
GREEN JOBS
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and Energy and Technology Chair Rep. Vickie Nardello joined the Green Jobs Coalition at a press conference on creating jobs in Connecticut's green business sectors and ensuring that the state continues to meet the environmental standards that have made it a model for the rest of the country.

March 4, 2010
TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN IN RECESSION ANNOUNCES
RECOMMENDATIONS AND LEGISLATION

Declaring that the children of Connecticut desperately need help, the Speaker’s Task Force on Children in the Recession announced its recommendations and legislative proposals Thursday at a press conference in the Legislative Office Building.
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March 3, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN, REP. SHARKEY ANNOUNCE RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR REGIONALISM AND STREAMLINING OF GOVERNMENT

MORE Commission Identifies Cost Savings for Municipalities
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and Rep. Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden) unveiled the First Phase Recommendations of the Speaker’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) at a press conference Wednesday at the Legislative Office Building. READ MORE

March 2, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN SPEAKS IN SUPPORT OF STATE PLAN OPTION FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) joined municipal officials, union leaders and healthcare advocates in submitting testimony in support of a bill allowing municipalities to purchase prescription drug coverage through the state plan.
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March 1, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN ON GOVERNOR’S DEFICIT MITIGATION PLAN
“I am asking the Legislature’s Appropriations and Finance Committees to begin joint public hearings as soon as possible on the Governor’s deficit mitigation plan so that the General Assembly can vote on a plan soon.” READ MORE

March 1, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN’S PANELS ON GREEN JOBS AND ELECTRIC RATE RELIEF RELEASE REPORTS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Donovan says green jobs and electric rate relief will lead to job growth in state
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and Energy Committee co-chair Rep. Vickie Nardello (D-Bethany, Cheshire, Prospect) today announced the release of two reports from separate working groups that the Speaker created earlier this year to investigate the issues of green jobs and electric rate relief in the state. READ MORE

February 25, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN CONTINUES HIS FIGHT TO REFORM HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS IN CT
Speaker Chris Donovan, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Healthcare Advocate Kevin Lembo and legislative leaders urged sweeping reform of the state approval process for individual health insurance policy rates during a press conference Thursday at the LOB. Citing a more than 20 percent increase in premiums this year, Speaker Donovan said more accountability for rate requests is needed. Blumenthal also said the burden of proof, or justification for rate hikes, should be placed on the insurance companies.The state insurance commissioner has approved double-digit percentage rate increases over the objections of Blumenthal and Lembo.

February 25, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN: BILL EMPOWERS CONSUMERS AND HOLDS INSURANCE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR PREMIUM RATE HIKES
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) today told a legislative committee it is imperative to “take action to rein in health insurance companies, provide more affordable options, and protect consumers from abusive insurance company practices.” READ MORE

February 24, 2010
3RD ANNUAL “CONNECTICUT MISSION OF MERCY”
ON ITS WAY TO CONNECTICUT NEXT MONTH

Senate President Williams, House Speaker Donovan Help to Kick Off
2010 CTMOM with Press Conference at State Capitol

Connecticut Mission of Mercy (CTMOM) leaders were joined by Senate President Pro Tempore Don Williams (D-Brooklyn) and Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) at a press conference today to announce the return of the CTMOM dental clinic to Connecticut in 16 days. The 3rd annual CTMOM – a free dental clinic that is expected to treat 2,000 people over the course of one weekend – will be held in Middletown at the Aetna Building on March 12th and 13th, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. READ MORE

February 24, 2010
CONNECTICUT NETWORK NOW ON AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 83
AT&T and the Connecticut Network announced the launch today of CT-N, the state's government and public affairs channel, on AT&T's U-verse programming service. This marks the first major expansion of CT-N's distribution in nearly five years and the first video service provider outside of cable television to pick up the network. Connecticut Network is now available on U-verse channel 83. READ MORE

February 23, 2010
DEMOCRATS PUSH JOBS BILL FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Downtown Meriden restaurant hosts news conference –
momentum gaining for jobs bills

Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn), Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden), Senator Thomas Gaffey (D-Meriden), Sean Moore - the President of the Meriden Chamber of Commerce, and small businesses owners held a news conference at Paul’s Courtyard Café in downtown Meriden to highlight the need for job growth in Connecticut and to detail a jobs plan that would grow employment through targeted tax relief and an expansion of available credit to small ‘mom and pop’ businesses. READ MORE

February 12, 2010
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Hardly a week goes by that we don’t hear of the tragic death of a wife, mother, or girlfriend in yet another incident of domestic violence. According to reports, at least 50,000 people become victims of domestic violence in Connecticut each year. This outrage cannot continue. READ MORE

February 9, 2010
REP. O’CONNOR APPOINTED DEPUTY SPEAKER
OF THE STATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

State Representative Brian O’Connor (D-Clinton, Killingworth, Westbrook) was appointed this week by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve in the key position of Deputy Speaker of the State House of Representatives. READ MORE

February 8, 2010
LEGISLATURE’S TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS

The group created by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to identify ways to improve Connecticut’s response to incidents of domestic violence released their final report of recommendations to the General Assembly on Monday morning. READ MORE

February 3, 2010
2010 SESSION OPENING REMARKS
Good morning members and guests to the 2010 session of the Connecticut General Assembly. It is once again my heart-felt pleasure and honor to serve in the House with members who give their best for the people of Connecticut. READ MORE

February 1, 2010
BUSINESS, LABOR & POLITICAL LEADERS WEIGH IN
ON SUPREME COURT RULING

Court Ruling Needs Fixes
This month’s Supreme Court ruling on the Citizens United case allowing corporations and unions broad freedom to intervene in political campaigns should concern anyone interested in participatory democracy and fair elections. READ MORE

January 14, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN SUBMITS TESTIMONY
OPPOSING CLOSING OF CEDAR RIDGE

The following was submitted to the Office of Health Care Access at the public hearing held regarding the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' Certificate of Need Application for termination of services at Cedar Ridge Hospital in Newington today by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden):

“Last year the Connecticut General Assembly adopted a budget that included, among other provisions, funding to continue the operations of the Cedar Ridge facility. Despite clear language and intent, the Governor has not carried out the General Assembly’s direction on this matter.” READ MORE

January 14, 2010
HOUSE DEMOCRATS LAUNCH COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES
FOR REGIONALISM, MUNICIPAL COST SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES

Speaker Donovan: ‘We can be doing more with less;’ Commission aims to enact legislation in 2010
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill (D-Mansfield) today launched a commission that will seek to identify opportunities for more regional collaborations designed to create efficiencies and save money for municipalities. READ MORE

January 11, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN PROTECTS CONNECTICUT JOBS
Speaker Donovan and Majority Leader Merrill held a news conference to emphasize the House Democrats' commitment to saving and creating jobs, and opposing the Governor's deficit plan which would result in the loss of 5,000 jobs. The leaders were joined by Meriden Mayor Mike Rohde and organizations that would of experienced job losses if the Democrats hadn't rejected the Governor's plan. Hospitals, community and school based health clinics, and daycare centers were among the groups that spoke at the press conference. READ MORE

January 8, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN: BOND FUNDS CRUCIAL TO NEW HAVEN-SPRINGFIELD HIGH SPEED RAIL PROJECT
Speaker says project will create jobs, economic development opportunities
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) today thanked members of the State Bond Commission for approving $26 million that he said “will advance our vision for high speed rail along a transportation corridor that is one of the most important in the state and the region, create jobs, and encourage economic development.” READ MORE

January 7, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN FORMS GROUP TO FORMULATE THE CREATION OF CLEAN ENERGY JOBS
Panel to convene first meeting on Thursday
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) announced today that he has created a new legislative advisory group whose charge will be to help the General Assembly plot a strategy effectively cultivating a workforce that will result in the creation of new jobs in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. READ MORE

January 6, 2010
SPEAKER DONOVAN STATEMENT ON SENATOR DODD DECISION
“Senator Dodd has served Connecticut and this country with distinction for 30 years. All of us will suffer from the loss of his leadership on the critical issues of our time – health care, jobs, energy and the environment, transportation, education. The interests of the people of Connecticut were always foremost in his mind, and we are better for his service.” READ MORE

December 28, 2009
STATEMENT OF SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE CHRISTOPHER G. DONOVAN
RE: GOVERNOR’S VETO OF MITIGATION BILLS

Governor Rell’s veto is a clear signal that she places a higher value on protecting a new tax break on estates worth more than $3.5 million, than closing this year’s budget deficit and protecting thousands of Connecticut jobs.  The plan approved by the House and Senate balanced the state budget.  Her veto is irresponsible and puts our state in financial jeopardy.”

December 27, 2009
DEMOCRATS ARE NOT TO BLAME
Contrary to assertions in the Dec. 13th editorial "Dithering while Connecticut sinks in red ink," Democrats, and Democrats alone, have saved our state from economic depression. READ MORE

December 22, 2009
SPEAKER DONOVAN HAILS FEDERAL FUNDING
FOR RAIL, HOUSING, CHILDREN, HEALTH CARE

Thanks Cong. Larson, Sen. Dodd for Fighting for Funding
to Support Programs State Democrats Saved

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan today hailed the work of members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation for “stepping up for Connecticut at a time when the Rell Administration is failing to maximize federal funding opportunities for our state.”
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December 18, 2009
STATE LOSING OUT ON FEDERAL FUNDING
FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lawmakers urge governor to allow state to receive federal dollars
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and State Representative Brendan Sharkey (D-Hamden), House Chairman of the Planning & Development Committee, held a press conference at the State Capitol complex in Hartford today to highlight the millions of dollars in federal economic development funding the state is losing out on because the governor refuses to allow regions to apply for the grants.
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December 15, 2009
HOUSE DEMOCRATS’ PLAN WILL SAVE JOBS, BALANCE BUDGET
Governor’s cuts cost jobs, federal dollars
House Democrats today announced a comprehensive, $200 million-plus plan to reduce the state’s budget deficit without sacrificing some 5,000 jobs statewide that would be eliminated through Governor M. Jodi Rell’s planned budget cuts.

December 7, 2009
STATE SHOULDN’T CUT ECONOMIC DRIVERS
Just before Thanksgiving, Gov. M. Jodi Rell sounded the alarms on projected state budget deficits. She announced a $337 million mitigation plan to cut $84 million from already strapped municipalities and another $116 million in cuts that will devastate programs that promote job growth and services that protect our most vulnerable.
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December 5, 2009
CHILDREN IN THE RECESSION TASK FORCE
HOLDS FIRST PUBLIC HEARING

The Connecticut General Assembly’s Task Force on Children in the Recession held its first public hearing on Saturday at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford as the group continues its mission of exploring the impact of the current economic crisis on children. READ MORE

December 5, 2009
BUILDING BUSINESS-FRIENDLY HEALTH CARE
Connecticut health policy is not business-friendly. We hear the stories every day: the Realtor who cannot get an affordable policy because of premium hikes due to her age and gender, the entrepreneur forced to chip away at the benefits he offers employees because premiums are increasing faster than income, the mechanic who cannot save for retirement because his pre-existing condition limits his coverage options to only the most expensive. READ MORE

December 4, 2009
WITH STATE DELAY, HIGH-SPEED RAIL FUNDING STUCK AT STATION
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) yesterday called on Governor Rell to re-schedule a cancelled State Bond Commission meeting for December 11 to vote on $26 million to support a New Haven-Springfield high speed rail project. Arguing that the timing is critical to the state's applications for millions in federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act dollars, Speaker Donovan said that further delays could jeopardize that funding and the project itself. READ MORE

December 4, 2009
TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN IN THE RECESSION
TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING IN HARTFORD ON SATURDAY

Congressman Larson to join state legislators at hearing
The Connecticut General Assembly’s Task Force on Children in the Recession will hold its first public hearing on Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 a.m. in room 2C of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. READ MORE

December 4, 2009
SPEAKER DONOVAN: REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE
“The plan presented by Republican leadership today is misleading and deceptive. On the one hand, they agree that the Governor’s proposal to cut municipal aid is a bad idea. Yet on the other hand, they recommend tens of millions of dollars in cuts to municipal education programs like priority school districts, magnet and charter schools.”
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December 4, 2009
HOUSE SPEAKER CHRIS DONOVAN RECOGNIZED
FOR COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Meriden State Representative and House Speaker Chris Donovan was recognized this week for his leadership on behalf of Connecticut’s children and families at Connecticut Voices for Children’s 9th Annual “First for Kids Awards” ceremony on Thursday, December 3rd.  The event, which took place at the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden, honored individuals and organizations in Connecticut whose work and commitment to the state’s young people serves as a model for all. READ MORE

December 3, 2009
HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCES APPOINTEES
TO MUNICIPAL PANEL ON STATE MANDATES AND FUNDING

Ansonia Mayor and Sprague First Selectwoman to Serve
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill (D-Mansfield) have announced their appointments to a panel formed by Governor M. Jodi Rell that will focus on her proposed cuts to municipalities and state mandates on those municipalities. READ MORE

November 30, 2009
NEWLY CREATED TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
BEGINS DISCUSSIONS

Group to Present General Assembly
with Recommendations for 2010 Session

The Task Force on Domestic Violence held their first meeting in Hartford on Monday, where they began discussions on what steps they believe the Connecticut General Assembly should undertake to formulate Connecticut’s response to the growing need for domestic violence assistance, including the need for increased services and programs aimed at prevention and early intervention. READ MORE

November 23, 2009
Speaker Donovan Discusses Healthcare Improvements in Connecticut
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan hosted US Congressman Chris Murphy in a discussion centering around national healthcare reform. Congressman Murphy answered questions from legislators and activists and took time to outline the potential improvements to American healthcare if bills in the US House and Senate are enacted. Murphy also praised Speaker Donovan and the Connecticut legislature for helping shape new laws in Washington aimed at protecting America's uninsured and underinsured citizens.

November 20, 2009
Meriden Delegation Earns 100 Percent Rating
From Environmental Group

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, Senator Tom Gaffey, Deputy Speaker Emil “Buddy” Altobello, and Representative Cathy Abercrombie were all awarded a 100 percent rating for their support and advocacy for environmental initiatives by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) in their 2009 Environmental Scorecard. READ MORE

November 11, 2009
Speaker Donovan: Health Care Legislation Long Overdue
“Saturday marked a historic day for our country. For the millions of American families who suffer without access to health care and the millions of small businesses who struggle under the weight of high health care costs—this day was long overdue.”
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November 6, 2009                                                                                                      Recession Puts Victims of Domestic Violence at Greater Risk
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) today announced formation of a legislative task force that will help formulate Connecticut’s response to challenges faced by victims of domestic violence that have been exacerbated by the recession.
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October 8, 2009
Speaker Donovan Disappointed by Rell's Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan joined with Senate Majority Leader Martin Looney at a news conference in Hartford on October 8th. The legislators expressed their profound disappointment over the revelations that Governor M. Jodi Rell improperly used $200,000 of taxpayer money to hold focus groups for her own political gain.

Speaker Donovan made it clear that he will be closely monitoring the situation to protect the financial investments of Connecticut taxpayers.

October 6, 2009
Speaker Donovan Fights to Save Cedarcrest Hospital
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan spoke to a crowd at Cedarcrest Hospital in Newington. Governor Rell is unilaterally attempting to close the facility. Donovan and legislative Democrats triumphed in keeping funding for Cedarcrest in the new state budget and have stood side by side with patients and staff to ensure that residents of Connecticut receive the best possible care.

October 5, 2009
Speaker Donovan Response to Governor’s Veto of House Bill 7006
“I was disappointed, though not surprised, to learn that the Governor has vetoed legislation that would have helped small business incubators, protected the Judicial Department from potentially damaging budget cuts, and extended a moratorium on the privatization of residential facilities for our most vulnerable citizens. READ MORE

September 25, 2009
Statement of Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan Re:
Governor’s Pledge to Veto Revenue Bill

I am disappointed Governor Rell has decided to veto what is in reality her own proposal.  The governor proposed the fee hikes at DMV as well as increased fares on commuter rail and bus passengers.  We chose the least harmful of her ideas, a two dollar per year increase to driver’s license renewals to pay for things she wanted added back to the budget. READ MORE

September 18, 2009
Speaker Donovan Opposes Closure of High Meadows
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) offered testimony today against the application for a Certificate of Need to close the High Meadows residential treatment facility in Hamden. The testimony was offered at a public hearing of the Office of Health Care Access. READ MORE

September 17, 2009
Speaker Donovan: Budget Mandates Protections for Municipalities
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) said today that the budget passed two weeks ago by Legislative Democrats “mandates funding protections for cities and towns” and said municipalities and school construction projects will be protected in next week’s budget implementer session. READ MORE

September 16, 2009
Statement of Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan Re: Q Poll
"During especially tough times it is not unusual to see a range of public opinion.  I am encouraged, however, by the vast majority of people who agreed with legislative Democrats that the wealthiest in our state need to be part of the budget solution."
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September 10, 2009
Speaker Donovan Gets CT Involved in National Health Insurance Reform
Speaker of the House, Chris Donovan, moderated a roundtable discussion on Federal and Statewide Health Insurance Reform at the Community Health Center in Meriden on September 9th. The Speaker joined a panel of healthcare professionals and health insurance reform advocates to address the concerns of Connecticut citizens adversly effected by the current healthcare system.

September 9, 2009
Speaker Donovan Urges State-Federal Partnership,
Public Option to Fix Broken Health Care System

House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) said today a “strong state-federal partnership is critical to fixing our broken health care system” and he encouraged the establishment of a public option to increase competition in the health care industry.
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September 1, 2009
Statement of Speaker Donovan on State Budget
“Thanks to the leadership of Democrats in the House and Senate, the people of Connecticut today have a fair and balanced budget that will move the state forward. Though I was disappointed to hear the Governor make such disparaging remarks about our work together, which is not helpful as we move forward, we should all be pleased that she had the wisdom to allow this budget to become law." READ MORE

August 25, 2009
Preschoolers Feeling Effect of Budget Impasse – and It Could Get Worse
Hartford: Senate President Donald E. Williams, Jr. (D-Brooklyn) and Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) joined Joan Karlsen – CT Head Start Association Executive Director; Juleen Flanagan – Co-chair CT Early Childhood Alliance; and parents, teachers, and children from Head Start programs across the state at a news conference at the Capitol to detail how the on-going budget impasse has – and will continue to – affected thousands of preschoolers. READ MORE


On Aug 25th, Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and Senate President Don Williams held a press conference along with Head Start advocates, parents, teachers, and children from Head Start programs across the state describing the impact the budget impasse is having on Head Start programs and Family Resources Centers.

August 21, 2009
Speaker Donovan Says Governor Rell
Has “Failed to Lead” on Healthcare
Saying Democrats are carrying the fight on health care and citing five vetoes and more than a dozen budget cuts that deny health care opportunities to Connecticut families, House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) said today that Governor M. Jodi Rell has “failed to lead on one of the critical issues of our time.” READ MORE


August 18, 2009
Meriden Housing Investment Gets Boost From CHFA

August 11, 2009
Democratic Leaders Call for Continued Funding for State’s Cultural and Historical Institutions

August 6, 2009
Statement by Speaker Donovan on Republican Budget

August 4, 2009
Speaker Donovan Calls on UTC Leaders to Meet with Governor, Legislators to Discuss Plans to Close Pratt & Whitney Operations in Connecticut

July 30, 2009
Democratic Budget Draws Contrast with Governor on Cuts to State’s Most Vulnerable, Taxes on Connecticut’s Wealthiest

July 20, 2009
Democrats Lead Where Governor Failed

July 15, 2009
Speaker Donovan: Governor’s Vetoed Health Care Bill Analysis Deceptive and a Disservice to Working Families and Businesses

July 10, 2009
Speaker Donovan Statement on Potential Stimulus Funds
for New Haven to Springfield Rail Line

July 8, 2009
Speaker Donovan, Healthcare Leaders Critical
of Governor’s Healthcare Vetoes

July 5, 2009
Opening State Plan Will Save Money


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