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HOUSE DEMOCRATS • MICHELLE COOK
February 9, 2010
STATE REPORT ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUED
State lawmakers want to test the use of GPS technology to protect victims of domestic violence. The two-year pilot program would track the movements of up to 90 defendants in domestic violence cases each year during the trial run, lawmakers said Monday. READ MORE
February 8, 2010
REP. COOK URGES ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDATIONS
MADE BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE
State Rep. Michelle Cook, a Democrat who represents Torrington in the Connecticut General Assembly, said Monday that the recommendations of a task force formed to combat the escalation of domestic violence should be adopted as soon as possible. READ MORE
January 25, 2010
REP. COOK URGES RESIDENTS OF TORRINGTON
TO CONSIDER NEW APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
Democratic State Representative Michelle Cook, who represents Torrington in the Connecticut General Assembly, is encouraging residents to consider a newly launched program that could give consumers rebates ranging from $50 to $500 for buying new energy efficient appliances for their homes. READ MORE
January 8, 2010
REPRESENTATIVES MICHELLE COOK AND ROBERTA WILLIS LAUD FUNDS ALLOCATED
FOR TORRINGTON COURTHOUSE
Representatives Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) and Roberta Willis (D-Cornwall, Goshen, Salisbury, Torrington) are pleased to announce the State Bond Commission has approved funds today for a 170,000 square foot courthouse in Torrington. READ MORE
December 9, 2009
SENIORS-ONLY STATUS WON’T BE RETURNING TO TOWERS
Some Housing Authority property might be considered for “seniors only” designation, but not Torrington Towers, the authority chairman said last week. READ MORE
December 8, 2009
SAFETY ON RESIDENTS’ MINDS
Meeting a ‘good start’ at solving Torrington Towers problemsSome 75 residents of the Torrington Towers met with state and local officials to air concerns about safety and security at a town hall-style meeting Monday night.
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JOSALEE THRIFT REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
Rep. Michelle L. Cook, D-Torrington, right, hosts a town hall meeting
at the Torrington Towers on Monday to hear concerns from residents.
Cook said she’d like to have another meeting in six weeks to assess
the progress of the safety efforts.
December 6, 2009
UNWELCOME CHANGES AT TOWERS
Elderly complain about younger residents, security layoffsNewcomers during the past three years have changed the social fabric of Torrington Towers, unnerving longtime elderly residents and increasing demand for police and firefighter services. READ MORE
November 5, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE MICHELLE COOK AWARDED
LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR BY HOMECARE AND HOSPICE ASSOCIATION
Award given for advocating on behalf home careRepresentative Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) was presented today with a legislator of the year award by the Connecticut Association for Homecare and Hospice for her support of increased Medicaid rates for homecare providers. READ MORE
September 30, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE MICHELLE COOK APPOINTED TO THE SPEAKER’S TASK FORCE ON CHILDREN IN THE RECESSION
Representative Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) was appointed to Speaker Chris Donovan’s Task Force on Children in the Recession where they began discussions on what steps they believe the Connecticut General Assembly should undertake to ensure the well-being of children during the current economic decline and future recovery. READ MORE
July 17, 2009
REPRESENTATIVE MICHELLE COOK JOINS THE GOVERNOR
IN LYME BILL’S SIGNING
The legislation will expand healthcare access and options for all Connecticut patients suffering from Lyme disease. Its passage occurs in the heat of a national controversy over the complex disease and disagreement in the medical community on proper ways to diagnose and treat Lyme disease. READ MORE
May 28, 2009
REPS. WILLIS, COOK HONORED BY THE
CONNECTICUT EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE
State Representative Roberta Willis (D-64th District) and State Representative Michelle Cook (D-Torrington) were both honored as a “Children’s Champion” by members of the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for their commitment to early childhood issues in their districts and at the state Capitol. READ MORE
May 13, 2009
REVAL BILL READY FOR RELL
House OK's postponement of revaluations
The state House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that, if signed into law, would allow the city to delay the property revaluation until 2011 while at the same time throwing out the 2008 figures. READ MORE
May 12, 2009
REP. MICHELLE COOK AND REP. ROBERTA WILLIS
APPLAUD BILL TO ALLOW PHASED-IN REVALUATION
Representative Michelle Cook (D-65th District) and Representative Roberta Willis (D-64th District) are pleased to announce passage of SB 997, An Act Concerning A Municipal Option To Delay Revaluations, has passed both houses of the General Assembly. READ MORE
May 9, 2009
TORRINGTON HOPEFUL OVER BILL TO DELAY ASSESSMENTS
A bill that will allow towns and cities statewide to delay implementing revaluations through 2011 overwhelmingly passed the state House, 125-18, on Tuesday and awaits the signature of Gov. M. Jodi Rell. READ MORE
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