February 4, 2010 LAWMAKERS RELIEVED AT NO CUT TO TOWN MONEY
Several lawmakers said Wednesday that Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s preservation of town funding in the 2010-11 budget was a welcome change from two months ago, when she proposed major cuts. READ MORE
January 25, 2010 REPRESENTATIVES GENGA, LARSON AND ROJAS URGE RESIDENTS
TO CONSIDER NEW APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM
Democratic Representatives Henry Genga, Jason Rojas and Timothy Larson, all of East Hartford, are 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 15, 2010 REP. GENGA NAMED TO COMMISSION TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES
FOR REGIONALISM, MUNICIPAL COST SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCIES
State Rep. Henry Genga (D-East Hartford) has been named by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) and House Majority Leader Denise Merrill (D-Mansfield) to a new a commission that will seek to identify opportunities for more regional collaborations designed to create efficiencies and save money for municipalities. The Blue Ribbon Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) will begin its work next Tuesday, January 19th with the goal of recommending legislation during the 2010 session. READ MORE
January 14, 2010 REPS. GENGA, LARSON AND ROJAS URGE RELL TO RELEASE MONEY
EAST HARTFORD IS COUNTING ON FOR ROADS
Democratic Representatives Henry Genga, Timothy Larson and Jason Rojas, all of East Hartford, today urged Gov. M. Jodi Rell to release millions in state aid that would fund paving projects and road repairs across the state including projects in East Hartford. READ MORE
November 6, 2009 EAST HARTFORD HEALTHCARE FACILITY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD
State Representative Henry Genga (D-East Hartford), today announced that a member of the Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities (CAHCF), Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center (Riverside) of East Hartford, has been recognized as one of the 2009 recipients of the Step II National Quality Award. READ MORE
Rep. Genga, Matthew V. Barrett (Exc. VP, CT Association of Health Care Facilities), and Karen Chadderton (Riverside's Administrator)
September 4, 2009 REP. GENGA PROUDLY ANNOUNCES PASSAGE OF
STATE BUDGET SAVING IMPORTANT PROJECTS State Representative Henry Genga (D-East Hartford) proudly announced his support for a state budget that supports many of his priorities. READ MORE
August 13, 2009 VIDEO
Speaker of the House Chris Donovan, Rep. Henry Genga, Rep. Jason Rojas, Rep. Tim Larson, Rep. Jack Thompson, and other Democratic lawmakers met with East Hartford High School officials and concerned parents to protest Gov. Rell's proposed cuts to School Based Health Centers
School Based Health Centers help keep students healthy in school so they can maximize their opportunities for learning. These centers also provide parents with a measure of assurance knowing there are health care professionals in close proximity to their children.
August 12, 2009 SPEAKER DONOVAN, EAST HARTFORD LEGISLATORS
AND SCHOOL HEALTH CENTER OFFICIALS TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE
IN SUPPORT OF SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTERS Governor’s proposed budget cuts funding for program
Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden), State Representative Henry Genga (D-East Hartford), State Representative Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford) and State Representative Timothy Larson (D-East Hartford) together with school health center officials have scheduled a news conference Thursday, August 13, at the East Hartford High School Health clinic to protest proposed cuts in the governor’s budget. READ MORE
May 26, 2009 REP. GENGA HAILS SMART GROWTH LEGISLATION Regionalism and Sales Tax Sharing Provides New Revenue for Towns State Representative Henry Genga (D-East Hartford) joined with a majority of Connecticut House of Representative members last week to support legislation that more efficiently delivers government services and save taxpayers money. The legislation gives municipalities the ability to implement cost saving measures and offers real property tax reform through voluntary regional cooperation incentives. READ MORE
April 9, 2009 GENGA APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF BILL TO HELP ENSURE
FEDERAL FUNDS ARE PUT TO BEST USE
State Representative Henry Genga (D-East Hartford) is pleased to see House passage of comprehensive legislation that contains several provisions to benefit the entire state as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. READ MORE
March 16, 2009 To the Editor:
What would East Hartford be like if it didn’t have its own newspaper? I’m afraid to imagine. For longer than I can remember, the town’s residents, businesses and organizations had come to rely on the East Hartford Gazette for true local news that serves all, advertising at reasonable rates and community oriented announcements. READ MORE
February 18, 2009 REP. GENGA PLEASED WITH DECREASE
TO ENERGY RATES Business users will see significant savings
State Representative Henry Genga (D- East Hartford), member of the Legislative Energy and Technology Committee, is happy to announce that the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) approved substantial reductions in quarterly rates of 22% for Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P) for Last Resort Service – a service which is used by a large business that does not choose its own electric company supplier, such as a shopping mall. READ MORE
