Videos
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
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
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.
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.
January 12, 2012
STATE LEADERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACT
Chairs of the legislature’s Public Health Committee State Rep. Betsy Ritter and State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-New Britain) together with Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and several other state lawmakers held a press conference in support of a U.S. Supreme Court filing defending the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case will be heard by the high court in March. READ MORE
STATE LEADERS GATHER IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACT
Chairs of the legislature’s Public Health Committee State Rep. Betsy Ritter and State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-New Britain) together with Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and several other state lawmakers held a press conference in support of a U.S. Supreme Court filing defending the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case will be heard by the high court in March. READ MORE
September 26, 2011
TROPICAL STORM IRENE HEARINGS
Rep. Betsy Ritter talks about information being shared as she takes part in the 2nd day of public hearings regarding the electric utilities' response to Hurricane Irene and how the many suggestions, criticisms and ideas will help in improving the state's response in the future.
TROPICAL STORM IRENE HEARINGS
Rep. Betsy Ritter talks about information being shared as she takes part in the 2nd day of public hearings regarding the electric utilities' response to Hurricane Irene and how the many suggestions, criticisms and ideas will help in improving the state's response in the future.
May 24, 2011
REP. RITTER ON SAVING MONEY THROUGH HEALTH CARE
Rep. Betsy Ritter discusses some of the benefits that a HealthCare Pooling bill currently under consideration in the General Assembly would offer to municipalities and non-profit organizations.
REP. RITTER ON SAVING MONEY THROUGH HEALTH CARE
Rep. Betsy Ritter discusses some of the benefits that a HealthCare Pooling bill currently under consideration in the General Assembly would offer to municipalities and non-profit organizations.
May 24, 2011
REP. RITTER ON THE DEFEATED GENERATION TAX
Rep. Betsy Ritter talks about a defeated proposal that would have added an additional tax on energy that would been devastating to one of Waterford's largest employers.
REP. RITTER ON THE DEFEATED GENERATION TAX
Rep. Betsy Ritter talks about a defeated proposal that would have added an additional tax on energy that would been devastating to one of Waterford's largest employers.
May 5, 2011
REP. BETSY RITTER DEFENDS HEALTH CARE OFFERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Rep. Betsy Ritter speaks at a press conference in Meriden in opposition to a measure that would defund Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, which provides critical health care services for 65,000 men and women each year.
REP. BETSY RITTER DEFENDS HEALTH CARE OFFERED BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Rep. Betsy Ritter speaks at a press conference in Meriden in opposition to a measure that would defund Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, which provides critical health care services for 65,000 men and women each year.
April 11, 2011
PROTECTING KIDS FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State Representatives Cathy Abercrombie, Christopher Lyddy and Public Health Chair Betsy Ritter hosted a public forum on Adolescent Substance Abuse and its impact on communities and family. Pending legislation (HB 5998), sponsored by Abercrombie and Lyddy, would establish a task force to study issues concerning children in rehabilitation.
PROTECTING KIDS FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State Representatives Cathy Abercrombie, Christopher Lyddy and Public Health Chair Betsy Ritter hosted a public forum on Adolescent Substance Abuse and its impact on communities and family. Pending legislation (HB 5998), sponsored by Abercrombie and Lyddy, would establish a task force to study issues concerning children in rehabilitation.
April 7, 2011
BETSY RITTER LAUDS THE MISSION OF MERCY'S FREE DENTAL CLINIC
This year the Mission of Mercy will hold two days of free dental care clinics, April 16-17. Representative Betsy Ritter joined with Mission of Mercy leaders to applaud their efforts and thank their many volunteers and supporters for this great showing of care for those who need Dental and Oral care most in the State of Connecticut.
BETSY RITTER LAUDS THE MISSION OF MERCY'S FREE DENTAL CLINIC
This year the Mission of Mercy will hold two days of free dental care clinics, April 16-17. Representative Betsy Ritter joined with Mission of Mercy leaders to applaud their efforts and thank their many volunteers and supporters for this great showing of care for those who need Dental and Oral care most in the State of Connecticut.
March 22, 2011
HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES & SUSTINET
Chairwoman of the Public Health Committee Betsy Ritter explains how SustiNet, Connecticut's health care reform legislation, relates to the federal health care exchange and how they work together.
HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES & SUSTINET
Chairwoman of the Public Health Committee Betsy Ritter explains how SustiNet, Connecticut's health care reform legislation, relates to the federal health care exchange and how they work together.
March 18, 2011
STATE LEADERS AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD URGE U.S. SENATORS TO PROTECT NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
State leaders, led by House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter and Planned Parenthood held a press conference today to bring attention to legislation currently before Congress that would eliminate the national family planning program (Title X) and would exclude Planned Parenthood affiliates from all critical public health funding.
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STATE LEADERS AND PLANNED PARENTHOOD URGE U.S. SENATORS TO PROTECT NATIONAL FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM
State leaders, led by House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter and Planned Parenthood held a press conference today to bring attention to legislation currently before Congress that would eliminate the national family planning program (Title X) and would exclude Planned Parenthood affiliates from all critical public health funding.
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January 19, 2011
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE RAISES SUSTINET BILL
House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter along with Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan and health care advocates held a press conference today to highlight the SustiNet bill raised Wednesday by the Legislature’s Public Health Committee. READ MORE
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE RAISES SUSTINET BILL
House Chair of the Public Health Committee, Rep. Betsy Ritter along with Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan and health care advocates held a press conference today to highlight the SustiNet bill raised Wednesday by the Legislature’s Public Health Committee. READ MORE

