Joe Serra
At the Capitol:
Legislative Office Building, Room 4021
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Joseph.Serra@cga.ct.gov
In the District:
P.O. Box 233
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-0119

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Newsroom 2012

August 17, 2012
SERRA TO LEAD STATE PANEL ON “AGING IN PLACE”
State Representative Joseph Serra has been selected to co-chair a new state task force charged with finding ways to help more elderly residents receive the care they need in their homes instead of having to be admitted to a nursing facility. READ MORE

July 20, 2012
GRANDPARENTS' RIGHTS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
State Representative Joseph Serra, who serves as House Chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Aging, joined Governor Dannel P. Malloy for a ceremonial bill signing in the State Capitol of Serra’s legislation (HB 5440) that enhances the rights of grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren. READ MORE

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June 30, 2012
STATE LAWMAKERS COME TO AID OF MIDDLETOWN'S AMAZING GRACE FOOD PANTRY

Rep. Serra (2nd from right) joins other state and local officials as well as Ron Krom (far right), executive director St. Vincent De Paul, at Middletown's Amazing Grace food pantry. The event highlighted legislation that helped the pantry preserve its tax-exempt nonprofit status while bringing attention to the growing number of Middletown families that rely on the food pantry and the need to raise awareness about fighting hunger in our local communities. (photo: Middletown Press)

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June 16, 2012
LOCAL BUSINESS QUALIFIES FOR STATE MATCHING GRANT
State Representative Joseph Serra, State Senator Paul Doyle and Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that a Middletown company has been awarded a grant from the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP). READ MORE

April 24, 2012
REP. SERRA SPEAKS AT SENIOR DAY IN THE STATE CAPITOL
State Rep. Joseph Serra, House Chair of the Legislature's Aging Committee, addresses the Connecticut Alliance for Retired Americans during Senior Day at the State Capitol.

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April 18, 2012
MIDDLETOWN MANUFACTURER QUALIFIES FOR STATE JOB CREATION PROGRAM
State leaders visited Middletown manufacturer Royal Display today to highlight important new legislation that is helping small businesses expand and hire more workers. READ MORE

April 17, 2012
REP. SERRA LEADS PASSAGE OF GRANDPARENTS’ RIGHTS BILL
State Representative Joseph Serra, who serves as House Chairman of the Legislature’s Committee on Aging, led the floor debate on legislation (HB 5440) approved by the House of Representatives to enhance the rights of grandparents seeking visitation rights with their grandchildren.
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April 13, 2012
MIDDLETOWN COMPANY TO EXPAND AND CREATE JOBS WITH STATE SUPPORT
Greenskies Renewable, LLC of Middletown has been awarded a $100,000 Matching Grant and a Job Creation Incentive Loan in the amount of $250,000. READ MORE

March 27, 2012
MIDDLETOWN BUSINESS AWARDED STATE GRANT
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and State Representative Joseph Serra today announced that Centerplan Construction Company of Middletown has qualified for a grant through the state’s Small Business Express Program (EXP) to expand their operations and create jobs. READ MORE

February 14, 2012
STATE FUNDING FOR FIRE TRAINING SCHOOLS
State Rep. Joseph Serra today praised Governor Dannel P. Malloy for including $26.2 million in his proposed midterm budget adjustments that will be used for renovations and improvements to five regional fire training schools that are in dire need of modernization. READ MORE