Johnson reads with students in Willimantic
June 2, 2016Representative Susan Johnson visited with students at two Willimantic elementary schools to encourage reading and promote civic engagement among young people.
Johnson gets more funds for Windham
May 25, 2016With Rep. Susan Johnson giving her support, the General Assembly voted earlier this month to approve a new state budget. Deep cuts were made in overall state spending, but because of Rep. Johnson's efforts, funding for Windham was increased.
Legislature OKs Bill Helping Firefighters
April 25, 2016For Representative Susan Johnson, protecting firefighters and making sure they're treated fairly is important. That is why she co-sponsored a bill that establishes a relief fund for wage replacements. The fund will be used for firefighters who are battling work-related cancer. House Bill 5262 provides compensation for current and former uniformed members of a paid or volunteer fire department who suffer from certain diseases as a result of performing their jobs.
CT Finds Way To Save $$$ On Medicaid
March 18, 2016Connecticut is finding new ways to save money and provide better health care by moving away from private insurers who administer the Medicaid program. By directly reimbursing doctors and hospitals, Connecticut is eliminating the costly middle man. For more details, read the Wall Street Journal news story.
Johnson Opposes Hospital Funding Cuts
March 16, 2016Rep. Susan Johnson joins her legislative colleagues, hospital administrators, employees and patients at a news conference to protest the withholding of Medicaid funds from Connecticut hospitals.
Johnson Testifies On Hospital Pay Cap, Certificate Of Need
March 2, 2016In strong support of House Bill 5211, An Act Concerning Certificates of Need, and HB 5174, An Act Concerning Salaries for Nonprofit Hospital Administrators, state Rep. Susan Johnson has testified before the legislature’s Public Health Committee.
Protect your cars in winter
January 6, 2016While we haven’t had to deal with snow and ice so far, there’s not much doubt that it will eventually arrive. When it does don’t forget to visit the car wash. Washing your vehicle on a regular basis especially in the wintertime will protect it against corrosion and rusting.
Johnson Hails Women In Government
January 2, 2016Rep. Susan Johnson joined her legislative colleagues in the Hall of the Flags at the State Capitol recently to celebrate Women In Government Day.