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HOUSE DEMOCRATS • MELISSA OLSON
January 25, 2010
STATE PLAN TO BOOST ECONOMY REVIEWED
More than two dozen people from local government and economic development agencies visited Otis Library on Monday to critique the state’s new strategic economic plan. READ MORE
January 23, 2010
STATE LEGISLATORS SUPPORT LOCAL HOSPICE
I would like to take this opportunity to thank members of our southeastern Connecticut legislative delegation for attending Hospice Southeastern Connecticut’s legislative breakfast. This annual event allows Hospice Southeastern Connecticut to share important information and updates regarding end-of-life care locally and nationally. In today’s challenging health care environment, it is critical to focus on quality patient care. READ MORE
October 6, 2009
STATE LAW DELIVERS ADDED REVENUE FOR NORWICH
Motor vehicle violation surcharge goes to towns
State Representative Melissa Olson, who represents Norwich in the Connecticut General Assembly, said legislation passed in 2006 has yielded thousands-of-dollars of revenue for Norwich. The law applies a $10 surcharge to motor vehicle violations that is then given to the municipality where the violation occurred. READ MORE
May 26, 2009
SMART GROWTH PROVIDES NEW REVENUE FOR TOWNS
Regionalism and Sales Tax Sharing Equals Win-Win for Municipalities
Deputy Majority Leader Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) joined with a majority of Connecticut House of Representative members to support legislation that more efficiently delivers government services and save taxpayers money. The legislation gives municipalities the ability to implement cost saving measures and offers real property tax reform through voluntary regional cooperation incentives. READ MORE
May 20, 2009
REP. OLSON SUPPORTS SWEEPING HEALTHCARE REFORM
The Connecticut Healthcare Partnership & SustiNet Legislation Pass HouseDeputy Majority Leader Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) tonight hailed House passage of legislation that would open the doors to affordable, quality health care to more Connecticut residents and provide significant savings to businesses, non-profits and municipalities. The Connecticut House of Representatives approved a landmark healthcare reform package: The Connecticut Healthcare Partnership (HB 6582) and SustiNet (HB 6600) plans. READ MORE
May 12, 2009
HOUSE AND SENATE PASS GOOD SAMARITAN PROTECTIONS FOR AEDs
Deputy Majority Leader Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) announced House and Senate passage of legislation that provides Good Samaritan immunity for an organization or facility that grants public access to an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). The legislation will allow youth sports programs, churches, health clubs, and businesses to acquire an AED without fear of liability. Users of an AED are also covered by this Good Samaritan protection. READ MORE
May 8, 2009
HOUSE FOCUSES ON SMART GROWTH
AND STREAMLINING GOVERNMENT
Deputy Majority Leader Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) announced House passage of a legislative package that would save taxpayer dollars and more efficiently deliver government services. The package of three bills approved this week lays the groundwork for regionalism, streamlines government and installs a pilot program for performance based budgeting. READ MORE
March 9, 2009
PROTECTION TODAY MORE IMPORTANT
THAN EVER BEFORE
Gov. Rell has made a number of very interesting choices in her budget proposal. Perhaps the most perplexing is the closing of the Office of the Healthcare Advocate. READ MORE
February 18, 2009
A REGIONAL APPROACH WOULD EASE THE BURDEN
ON TAXPAYERS
There is an interesting dance at the State Capitol every year. Mayors and other municipal chief executives come to Hartford looking for more state funding and state officials do their best to oblige, recognizing the importance of municipal aid and its effect on property taxes. In good times, we find the money. In bad times, we hold the line. In bad times of historic proportions….well, that is where we are today… we have the opportunity to do something historic. READ MORE
February 12, 2009
EASTERN CONNECTICUT TOWNS LOOK AT JOINING FORCES
TO SAVE DOUGH
The desire to cut costs during a down economy is leading to greater talk about "regionalization" in public education and other government services, although what form it will take is anybody's guess. Starting small and building on success is the tack being taken by Norwich's Superintendent of Schools Pamela Aubin. While saying moves could lead to a regional board of education, Aubin now is looking to create a "curriculum continuum" stretching from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. READ MORE
February 5, 2009
REP OLSON: IMPORTANT LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS CANCELLED IN RELL BUDGET
State Representative Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) expressed disappointment that a number of shovel-ready construction projects had their funding pulled in Governor Rell’s budget proposal for the next two years. Projects, including the harbor district project and Yantic River flood control, that would have led to an influx of economic activity in Norwich. READ MORE
January 16, 2009
REP. OLSON APPOINTED TO TWO LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
State Representative Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) was appointed by House Majority Leader Denise Merrill (D-Storrs, Mansfield) to serve in the position of co-chair of House Democrats’ Screening Committee. The Screening Committee reviews all legislation before it is debated by the full House of Representatives. The committee reviews legislation for technical accuracy and provides a measure of quality control.
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