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Current News & Issues
May 10, 2012
STATEMENT OF STATE REPRESENTATIVE PETER VILLANO
After discussions with my family and closing in on the benchmark of twenty years' service as 91st District State Representative, I have decided that I shall not be a candidate for re-election this fall. READ MORE
April 27, 2012
MALLOY'S BLUE LAW AMENDMENT
On Thursday, the state House of Representatives passed the bill that would allow liquor stores to open on Sundays. It now needs Senate approval and the governor's signature to become law. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
REP. VILLANO HAILS PASSAGE OF SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES
Legislation Heads to the Senate. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
REP. VILLANO HAILS VOTE TO INCREASE MINIMUM WAGE IN CONNECTICUT
Compromise reached on language. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
CONNECTICUT'S RED-LIGHT BILL MADE MORE PALATABLE
To smooth the way for the red light camera bill to pass, state Rep. Peter Villano, D-Hamden, says he will offer an amendment requiring the installation of traffic calming devices prior to an intersection where a camera would be placed. READ MORE
April 19, 2012
VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWSPARK GARDENERS TO RECEIVE HAMDEN ORCHID AWARD
Two Hamden residents will be honored for their work on one of the town's parks where they have volunteered hours of time to help make it a destination spot. READ MORE

