STATE FUNDING FOR SHERWOOD ISLAND
Rep. Steinberg announced that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve state funding to replace the water main at Sherwood Island State Park. READ MORE

YES ON JOBS
Rep. Steinberg voted for a bipartisan Jobs bill today that slashes red tape & invests in small businesses. READ MORE

HEARINGS ABOUT IRENE TO START
Rep. Steinberg said that the legislature will begin holding hearings investigating the quality and effectiveness of Connecticut’s readiness and response to Tropical Storm Irene. House Democrats have set up Facebook and Twitter accounts to accept public comments and suggestions about experiences with the storm and the state’s readiness for and response to it. READ MORE

REP. STEINBERG SAYS SHERWOOD ISLAND STATE PARK TO RECEIVE UPGRADES
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg announced that the State Bond Commission released funding today to replace the fuel storage tanks at Sherwood Island State Park. READ MORE

INCREASED STATE SUPPORT FOR METRO NORTH
Representative Steinberg announced that the State Bond Commission released $60.5 million in state aid for new rail cars on Metro North’s New Haven line. READ MORE

NEW JOBS FOR WESTPORT
New business in Westport an important step forward in Connecticut's economic recovery. READ MORE

LOWER ELECTRIC RATES, CLEANER ENERGY AND GREEN JOBS ON THE WAY
Representative Jonathan Steinberg, announced that legislation he sponsored to lower Connecticut’s energy costs and electric rates (among the highest in the nation), while moving the state toward cleaner and more efficient energy was passed by the legislature late last evening. READ MORE

REVITALIZING DOWNTOWN WESTPORT
Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, who is the former Downtown Plan Subcommittee Chair, joined with residents and town officials at a recent forum to discuss ways to revitalize downtown Westport. READ MORE

PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN FROM BULLYING
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg is working to expand Connecticut's anti-bullying law to include acts of cyberbullying—harassment and/or intimidation that use websites, social networks or mobile phones.

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MEET YOUR STATE REP
Westport’s State Representatives Jonathan Steinberg and Kim Fawcett will be at Starbucks at 925 Post Road in Westport on Friday April 15th from noon to 2:00 p.m. to discuss the state budget with residents. READ MORE

STATE FUNDS FOR SHERWOOD ISLAND APPROVED
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg announced that the State Bond Commission today approved $300,000 in state aid to Sherwood Island State Park. READ MORE

A NEW BAG BILL?
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg testified today on proposed legislation (Senate Bill 58) that would create a statewide "bag bill," that would require groceries and other stores to charge a five cent fee for plastic or paper bags. READ MORE

FIXING THE STATE'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAW
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg testified in favor of his legislation that would amend the state’s affordable housing law to allow towns to expand the criteria they use to contest intrusive affordable housing projects brought by predatory developers. READ MORE

REP. STEINBERG SWORN INTO OFFICE AS WESTPORT’S NEWEST STATE REPRESENTATIVE
State Representative Jonathan Steinberg was sworn into office Wednesday morning during the opening day ceremony of the 2011 legislative session at the State Capitol in Hartford. READ MORE

FRESHMAN REP’S BIG DAY: ‘A MOMENT FOR GOOSE BUMPS’
The election was just over two months ago. To me, it’s seemed like two years! Much as I’ve enjoyed the congratulations and good wishes, it’s high time for me to start providing some benefit for those Westporters who have put their faith in me. READ MORE

REPRESENTATIVE-ELECT STEINBERG RECEIVES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Speaker of the House Christopher Donovan (D-Meriden) announced on Wednesday that State Representative-Elect Jonathan Steinberg (D-Westport) will be serving on three committees in the Connecticut State Legislature during the upcoming legislative session.
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