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Legislative Office Building, Room 4100
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
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Christopher.Donovan@cga.ct.gov
Legislative Office Building, Room 4100
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8500 | 1-800-842-1902
Christopher.Donovan@cga.ct.gov
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Meriden, CT 06450
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Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-3863
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December 27, 2011
MERIDEN FAMILY ZONE GETS EDUCATION PLANNING GRANT
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan spoke at a press conference hosted by Congressman Chris Murphy announcing that Meriden Children First has received a $460,000 planning grant from the U.S. Department of Education to further develop the Meriden Family Zone pilot program. The program educates children from identified neighborhood blocks, involves families in their education, and helps create communities to support educational pursuits.
MERIDEN FAMILY ZONE GETS EDUCATION PLANNING GRANT
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan spoke at a press conference hosted by Congressman Chris Murphy announcing that Meriden Children First has received a $460,000 planning grant from the U.S. Department of Education to further develop the Meriden Family Zone pilot program. The program educates children from identified neighborhood blocks, involves families in their education, and helps create communities to support educational pursuits.
November 3, 2011
MADD HONORS SPEAKER FOR PROMOTING SAFE, SOBER DRIVING
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan was honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his work on passing legislation last spring requiring ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders. READ MORE
MADD HONORS SPEAKER FOR PROMOTING SAFE, SOBER DRIVING
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan was honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his work on passing legislation last spring requiring ignition interlock devices for DUI offenders. READ MORE
SPEAKER HONORED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COALITION
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal, CCADV Interim Director Karen Jarmoc and House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan at the CCADV breakfast in Cromwell in September. Speaker Donoven received the domestic violence coalition's "Coalition Crusader" award for his commitment to ending domestic violence in Connecticut, and along with Sen. Blumenthal was named one of the "First 100" men making a difference for domestic violence victims.
US Sen. Richard Blumenthal, CCADV Interim Director Karen Jarmoc and House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan at the CCADV breakfast in Cromwell in September. Speaker Donoven received the domestic violence coalition's "Coalition Crusader" award for his commitment to ending domestic violence in Connecticut, and along with Sen. Blumenthal was named one of the "First 100" men making a difference for domestic violence victims.
MERIDEN SCORES STATE $ FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND WILCOX COMPUTERS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan and State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie announce funding for Meriden flood control and Wilcox Tech.
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan and State Rep. Catherine Abercrombie announce funding for Meriden flood control and Wilcox Tech.
SPEAKER OPENS PUBLIC HEARINGS ON IRENE
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan opened legislative hearings on the state's preparedness for and response to Tropical Storm Irene at the Capitol Monday. He said everyone in the state was touched by Irene, and it was the legislature's responsibility to understand "what worked and what didn't in terms of how we prepared and how we responded. Too many suffered without power for too long, jeopardizing their health, safety and livelihoods. That's why it is appropriate at this time to convene legislative hearings."
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan opened legislative hearings on the state's preparedness for and response to Tropical Storm Irene at the Capitol Monday. He said everyone in the state was touched by Irene, and it was the legislature's responsibility to understand "what worked and what didn't in terms of how we prepared and how we responded. Too many suffered without power for too long, jeopardizing their health, safety and livelihoods. That's why it is appropriate at this time to convene legislative hearings."
Speaker Donovan meets with Chair of State Legislators Working Group on Health Reform
Speaker Donovan and Rep. Betsy Ritter, Co-Chair of the Public Health Committee, recently met with Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch, who chairs the National State Legislators Working Group on Health Reform. The lawmakers discussed Connecticut's health reform efforts and the state's progress in establishing its Health Insurance Exchange, a major piece of the 2010 federal health reform law. Connecticut's exchange will provide families and small businesses with a marketplace that offers affordable, high quality health insurance options.
Speaker Donovan and Rep. Betsy Ritter, Co-Chair of the Public Health Committee, recently met with Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch, who chairs the National State Legislators Working Group on Health Reform. The lawmakers discussed Connecticut's health reform efforts and the state's progress in establishing its Health Insurance Exchange, a major piece of the 2010 federal health reform law. Connecticut's exchange will provide families and small businesses with a marketplace that offers affordable, high quality health insurance options.
House Democrats Tout Jobs Initiative
Governor Malloy signs the "First Five" legislation. On hand for the ceremony were, left to right, Rep. Berger, State Rep. Matt Ritter, Speaker Donovan, State Rep. David Baram, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Senate President Pro Tem Donald Williams, DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith, Cigna CEO David Cordani, Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi and State Sen. Gary LeBeau.
Governor Malloy signs the "First Five" legislation. On hand for the ceremony were, left to right, Rep. Berger, State Rep. Matt Ritter, Speaker Donovan, State Rep. David Baram, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, Senate President Pro Tem Donald Williams, DECD Commissioner Catherine Smith, Cigna CEO David Cordani, Insurance Commissioner Thomas Leonardi and State Sen. Gary LeBeau.
Speaker Donovan Meets the Allegrettos
The Allegrettos from Maloney High School performed the National Anthem under the direction of David Pelletier.
The Allegrettos from Maloney High School performed the National Anthem under the direction of David Pelletier.
Speaker Donovan visits Mission of Mercy
Speaker Donovan speaks at the Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in Waturbury on April 16, 2011, where some 2,000 people without insurance had their dental needs attended to by dentists, hygenists and volunteers.
Speaker Donovan speaks at the Mission of Mercy free dental clinic in Waturbury on April 16, 2011, where some 2,000 people without insurance had their dental needs attended to by dentists, hygenists and volunteers.
Speaker Donovan visits Wilcox Technical High School
In his hometown of Meriden on April 15, 2011. He told students they deserved the same resources for a successful education as nay high school in the state, and vowed to continue fighting for the state's vocational and technical high schools.
In his hometown of Meriden on April 15, 2011. He told students they deserved the same resources for a successful education as nay high school in the state, and vowed to continue fighting for the state's vocational and technical high schools.
Speaker Takes Sen. Blumenthal on Meriden Tour
Meriden's economic revitalization was the topic of conversation today as U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meridan) and Meriden Mayor Mike Rohde for a tour of several Meriden sites that are the focus of economic development. The Mills public housing, the downtown Hub area, Factory H, the Quinnipiac River walking trail, and the Meriden Train Station were stops along the hour-long tour.
Meriden's economic revitalization was the topic of conversation today as U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meridan) and Meriden Mayor Mike Rohde for a tour of several Meriden sites that are the focus of economic development. The Mills public housing, the downtown Hub area, Factory H, the Quinnipiac River walking trail, and the Meriden Train Station were stops along the hour-long tour.
Speaker Donovan is joined by students of Meriden Adult Education and Director, Donald H. Friedman.
Speaker Donovan joins Public Health Committee Chairwoman Rep. Betsy Ritter, other members of the legislature
and advocates to kick off the SustiNet health care reform legislation.
and advocates to kick off the SustiNet health care reform legislation.
Speaker Donovan talks about campaign finance reform in May 2009. He is joined by Common Cause President
and CEO Bob Edgar, Congressman John Larson, Congressman Joe Courtney, Senate Pres. Donald Williams and Congressman Chris Murphy.
and CEO Bob Edgar, Congressman John Larson, Congressman Joe Courtney, Senate Pres. Donald Williams and Congressman Chris Murphy.
House Speaker Donovan joins Attorney General Blumenthal and Reps. Nardello, Fontana, Urban and others
to fight for lower energy costs for consumers at an April 2009 press conference.
to fight for lower energy costs for consumers at an April 2009 press conference.
The NCAA Women's Champion Connecticut Huskies and Coach Gino Auriemma
join Speaker Donovan at the State House on April 30, 2009.
Speaker Donovan at a stimulus package press conference with Congressman Himes.
Connecticut Class L Boys Basketball 2008 champions, the Maloney High School Spartans from Meriden, were honored at the State Capitol in Hartford in both the Senate Chamber and the Hall of the House (shown here). With them to celebrate their victory are members of the Meriden legislative delegation, Senator Tom Gaffey, House Majority Leader Chris Donovan, Representative Cathy Abercrombie and Representative Emil “Buddy” Altobello. (April 3, 2008)
House Majority Leader Christopher Donovan, D-Meriden, addresses lawmakers
on opening day of the 2008 session.
Photo by Johnathon Henninger / Record-Journal
Photo by Johnathon Henninger / Record-Journal
Majority Leader Donovan leads the House in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Majority Leader Christopher G. Donovan with United States Senator Barack Obama.
House Majority Leader Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) was one of the panelists at a roundtable discussion
on federal/state relations during the Council of State Governments (CSG) Eastern Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA.
(L-R) Kenneth McClintock, Senate President, Puerto Rico; Governor James Douglas, VT; Washington Post columnist David Broder; Governor Ruth Ann Minner, DE; Christopher G. Donovan.
Photo: Karen Imas, CSG
(L-R) Kenneth McClintock, Senate President, Puerto Rico; Governor James Douglas, VT; Washington Post columnist David Broder; Governor Ruth Ann Minner, DE; Christopher G. Donovan.
Photo: Karen Imas, CSG
Majority Leader Donovan and Jon Bowzer Bauman discuss legislation to protect performing artists from the Golden Age of rock & roll.