Chris Donovan
At the Capitol:
Legislative Office Building, Room 4100
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8500 | 1-800-842-1902
Christopher.Donovan@cga.ct.gov
At Home:
188 Atkins Street
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 630-3863

Welcome

Welcome friends to my website. Here you will find news and information about our work to build a stronger, healthier and more vibrant Connecticut. Moving our economy forward to a place of sustained recovery and job growth is one of many legislative initiatives I am leading to improve the lives of hard working families in Connecticut and in my hometown of Meriden.

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Current News & Issues

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May 10, 2012
A TRULY HISTORIC SESSION
House leaders looked back on a 2012 legislative session that was defined by historic policy changes to education, elections, utility storm response, the death penalty and the state’s Blue Laws. READ MORE


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May 9, 2012
STORM RESPONSE LEGISLATION HOLDS UTLITIES ACCOUNTABLE
New reforms include better oversight and tough fines to address the problems we experienced—prolonged power outages and other utility failures. READ MORE

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May 8, 2012
MERIDEN GETS $1.7 MILLION IN EDUCATION FUNDS, NEW GRANTS FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS
The Democratic Meriden legislative delegation led by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan and State Reps. Catherine Abercrombie and Buddy Altobello hailed passage of legislation that makes mid-term adjustments to the state budget brings much needed sweeping education reform to Connecticut, and provides Meriden with new funding for educational programs. READ MORE

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May 3, 2012
SPEAKER DONOVAN & REP. TERCYAK HOST “POLISH DAY” AT THE STATE CAPITOL
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and State Representative Peter Tercyak (D-New Britain) hosted members of Connecticut's Polish Community today for the annual "Polish Day" at the State Capitol. Polish Day is an annual event marking the anniversary of the adoption of the Polish Constitution in 1791. READ MORE

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May 1, 2012
ELECTION DAY VOTER REGISTRATION PASSED
House Speaker Chris Donovan said House passage of a package of voter reforms that includes Election Day voter registration will help improve voter turnout in the state. “We’ve seen a steady decline in voter turnout for some years," he said. "We want to improve access to voting for Connecticut citizens, and we must make it a priority to modernize and revitalize our elections system.” READ MORE

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April 30, 2012
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE BILL HELPS POLICE, VICTIMS
House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan says the bill approved by the House gives police officers new tools for responding to incidents of domestic violence, and strengthens the enforcement of restraining orders for victims. READ MORE

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