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May 11, 2012
STORM RESPONSE LEGISLATION PASSED
State Rep. Betsy Ritter announced that the legislature unanimously approved a bill (SB 23) to improve the state’s emergency response to widespread power outages following severe storms, like last year’s Tropical Storm Irene and the October Nor’easter. READ MORE
May 3, 2012
HOUSE PASSES LEGISLATION THAT WOULD CREATE CLAIMS DATABASE
State Representative Betsy Ritter led debate on the floor of the House of Representatives on legislation that would establish an all-payer claims database program. READ MORE
April 20, 2012
REP. RITTER LEADS PASSAGE OF HOSPICE REGULATIONS BILL
House Chair of the Legislature’s Public Health Committee Rep. Betsy Ritter led unanimous House passage of a measure that updates state regulations relating to hospice care in Connecticut, the first such reform in at least 35 years. READ MORE
March 27, 2012
STATE LEADERS CELEBRATE NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACT ANNIVERSARY
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan, Chairs of the legislature’s Public Health Committee State Rep. Betsy Ritter and State Senator Terry Gerratana together with advocates and supporters across the state today celebrated and recognized the 2nd Anniversary of the signing of the national Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law. READ MORE
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March 14, 2012
REP. BETSY RITTER ON IMPORTANCE OF DENTAL CARE
Chair of the Public Health Committee Rep. Betsy Ritter joins the Connecticut State Dental Association on Dental Day at the State Capitol and stresses her commitment to preventative dental care.
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March 13, 2012
MONTVILLE LAWMAKERS FIND OPPORTUNITY IN BIOMASS MERGER
Governor Malloy Encouraged to Consider Proposal
The Montville region legislative delegation, led by the House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter, sent a letter to Governor Dannel P. Malloy in support of a proposed Montville Biomass project at the NRG power generating facility in town and encouraged him to consider a long term commitment for biomass generation in Connecticut. READ MORE
March 7, 2012
REPS. BETSY RITTER, JAMES ALBIS AND DONATE LIFE CONNECTICUT PUSH LEGISLATION TO INCREASE AWARENESS
House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter, Rep. James Albis and Donate Life Connecticut held a press conference in support of House Bill 5333 which creates an education and awareness advisory panel to explore best practices to increase organ and tissue donation rates in Connecticut. READ MORE
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Let's Take an Opportunity to Save on Healthcare Costs
