January 11, 2010 REPS. REED & WIDLITZ URGE GOV. TO RELEASE ROAD FUNDS FOR BRANFORD
State Representatives Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) and Pat Widlitz (D-Branford/Guilford) called on Governor Rell to release millions in state aid to towns for funding local paving projects and road repairs. READ MORE
August 20, 2009 Baby Imaging Ban
Going to "boutique" ultrasound locations for a 3-D look at your baby is coming under fire. (Video - Fox News)
July 29, 2009 BLUMENTHAL: GET THE “YUCK” OUT OF THE SOUND
Contaminated runoff containing human excrement and other foul substances are ruining many of Connecticut’s beaches, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal (pictured) said today. He recommended using federal stimulus money to improve sewers, especially those in older cities where untreated sewage winds up in Long Island Sound. READ MORE
July 13, 2009
State Rep. Lonnie Reed and State Rep. Patricia Widlitz talked about the various bills they worked together during their interview on Connecticut Newsmakers.
(Video by ctblogger)
May 30, 2009 SHORELINE WOMEN LEGISLATORS TEAM UP TO FIGHT
FOR PROPER USE OF OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND Legislation Passes House and Senate
Legislation to crack down on non-medical facilities that offer entertainment ultrasounds to pregnant women backed by State Representatives Deb Heinrich (D-Madison & Guilford), Patricia Widlitz (D-Guilford & Branford), and Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) passed the Senate by consent today. It will now head to the Governor for her signature. READ MORE
May 27, 2009 SHORELINE AREA REPRESENTATIVE SUPPORT LEGISLATION
TO COMBAT FINANCIAL SCAMS Legislation Passed House Chamber
State Representatives Lonnie Reed (D-Branford), Deborah Heinrich (Madison & Guilford) and Patricia Widlitz (Guilford & Branford) hailed House passage of legislation protecting senior citizens from financial predators. READ MORE
May 11, 2009 REPS. HEINRICH & WIDLITZ ANNOUNCE STIMULUS MONEY
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO MADISON & GUILFORD Funds Support Energy Efficiency Programs
State Representatives Deborah Heinrich (D-Madison & Guilford) and Patricia Widlitz (D-Guilford) announced that federal stimulus money is available directly to municipalities for energy efficiency programs. Madison and Guilford are slated to receive over $169,000 from the stimulus package for energy efficiency projects. In order to secure the funding the town need only provide the State Office of Policy and Management (OPM) with a plan outlining the proposed usage for the funds. READ MORE
May 6, 2009 WIDLITZ, REED ANNOUNCE STIMULUS MONEY
AVAILABLE FOR BRANFORD
State Representatives Patricia Widlitz (D-Branford, Guilford) and Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) announced that the state has allocated to the Town of Branford a total of $108,926 in federal stimulus money for use in energy efficiency programs. READ MORE
May 5, 2009 SHORELINE LEGISLATORS GAIN APPROVAL OF BILL IMPROVING SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT PROGRAMS
The House of Representatives has approved legislation introduced by State Representatives Patricia Widlitz (D-Branford, Guilford), Deb Heinrich (D-Madison, Guilford), and Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) that will require stores to prominently display a sign explaining the details of any senior citizen discounts that it may offer. READ MORE
April 30, 2009 SHORELINE WOMEN LEGISLATORS TEAM UP
TO FIGHT
FOR PROPER USE OF OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND Legislation Passes House of Representatives
State Representatives Deb Heinrich (D-Madison, Guilford), Patricia Widlitz (D-Guilford, Branford), and Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) overwhelmingly passed a bill out of the House of Representatives today that will crack down on non-medical facilities that offer entertainment ultrasounds to pregnant women. READ MORE
March 13, 2009 SHORELINE WOMEN LEGISLATORS TEAM UP TO FIGHT
FOR PROPER USE OF OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND
State Representatives Deb Heinrich (D-Madison, Guilford), Patricia Widlitz (D-Guilford, Branford), and Lonnie Reed (D-Branford) unanimously passed a bill out of the Public Health Committee today that will crack down on non-medical facilities that offer entertainment ultrasounds to pregnant women. READ MORE
