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December 30, 2011
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES STEAP GRANTS FOR NEWTOWN, OTHER TOWNS
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today visited Newtown and five other Connecticut communities to announce Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) funds for capital projects. READ MORE
December 20, 2011
EDUCATION REFORM INITIATIVE FOR 2012
Rep. Christopher Lyddy praised Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Tuesday for asking Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor to develop legislative proposals for 2012 that will transform Connecticut into a model for creating academic excellence for all. READ MORE
December 19, 2011
LEADERSHIP HONORED
Rep. Chris Lyddy has been honored by the Connecticut Community Providers Association for his leadership in supporting community providers who help residents throughout the state. READ MORE
November 18, 2011
CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS GIVES 100% ON ANNUAL SCORECARD
The annual environmental scorecard grades state lawmakers based on how they vote on significant environmental legislation. READ MORE
November 11, 2011
LYDDY LAUDS SUPERINTENDENTS' PLAN TO CHANGE EDUCATION IN STATE
Universal preschool and all-day kindergarten, reforming education funding and restructuring school districts to provide options for students
are among sweeping changes the state's superintendents are proposing. READ MORE
November 7, 2011
CL&P MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR FAILURES IN NEWTOWN
State Representatives DebraLee Hovey and Chris Lyddy today said they supported calls for legislative action in the wake of Winter Storm Alfred concerning the multiple failures of CL&P in crisis management, power restoration, and tree-clearing. READ MORE
October 26, 2011
CREATING MORE JOBS IS NO. 1 JOB OF SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Rep. Lyddy Praises Employment, Jackson Labs Bills
State Representative Chris Lyddy hailed passage of a comprehensive jobs bill Wednesday that is expected to boost Connecticut’s ability to grow and retain jobs. READ MORE
October 20, 2011
$4 MILLION STATE GRANT FOR DOWNTOWN DANBURY DEVELOPMENT
Rep. Bob Godfrey and Governor Malloy Tout Funding
State Representative Joe Taborsak announced this afternoon that Danbury’s Community Health Center is set to receive
$4 million in state funding for the construction of a state of the art facility at the location of the former Danbury police station. READ MORE
September 30, 2011
REP. LYDDY APPOINTED TO ADVISORY COUNCIL ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
State Rep. Christopher Lyddy has been appointed by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan to the Connecticut Department of Education’s Advisory Council on Special Education. READ MORE
August 21, 2011
HORSE GUARD TO STAY IN NEWTOWN
The on-again, off-again relocation of the Second Company Governor's Horse Guard from Newtown to Avon is off again, possibly for good.
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August. 3, 2011
REP. LYDDY HAILS NEW LAW ALLOWING TAX BREAKS FOR RESCUE DIVERS
A new law championed by Rep. Christopher Lyddy allows municipalities to provide property tax breaks to underwater search and rescue volunteers. READ MORE
July 11, 2011
REP. LYDDY NAMED CHAMPION OF CHILDREN
State Rep. Christopher B. Lyddy has been named a Children’s Champion by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance. READ MORE
June 24, 2011
REP. LYDDY MEETS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA IN D.C.
Rep. Lyddy among Young Elected Officals Network that meets Obama to discuss state issues. READ MORE
June 14, 2011
EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE RECOGNIZES REP. LYDDY FOR COMMITMENT TO CHILDREN
The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance honored Rep. Chris Lyddy and other legislators on June 6 for their strong commitment to making children’s issues a priority. The issues include the areas of learning, particularly early learning, health, safety and economic security. READ MORE
June 8, 2011
CHILD ABUSE REPORTING EXPANDED
Rep. Christopher Lyddy praises the legislature's unanimous approval of a bill he co-sponsored that expands the laws governing the reporting and investigation of child abuse and neglect. READ MORE
June 2, 2011
STRENGTHENING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAWS
Rep. Lyddy hails the House of Representatives' unanimous approval of legislation he co-sponsored that is aimed at stemming domestic violence. READ MORE
May 27, 2011
FURTHER SCRUTINY OF PLACEMENT OF CELL TOWERS
The House has approved legislation that gives towns and communities more opportunities to provide input in the placement of cell towers.
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May 26, 2011
SITING OF CELL PHONE TOWERS
House passes bill giving more input on locating towers to towns and communities. READ MORE
April 30, 2011
DRUG COLLECTIONS SATURDAY AIM AT PREVENTION
Prescription drug "take-back" events Saturday point to problems with abuse and misuse.
A teen goes to a party and a friend offers him a pill to take. He swallows it with an alcoholic beverage, and soon decides it would be fun to jump off the roof into the pool. READ MORE
April 25, 2011
TREATING ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State Representatives Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin) and Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) appear on Fox CT to discuss adolescent substance abuse and its impact on communities and families.
April 17, 2011
TEEN DRUG USE TARGETED BY LOCAL LEGISLATORS
State representatives Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin) and Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) hosted a public forum last week on adolescent substance abuse and its impact on communities and families.
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April 13, 2011
LYDDY HOSTS FORUM ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE
State Representative Christopher Lyddy hosted a forum Tuesday at the State Capitol on adolescent substance abuse and its impact on communities and families. READ MORE
April 11, 2011
REP. LYDDY, GROUPS CELEBRATE NATIONAL HEALTHY SCHOOLS DAY
Rep. Christopher Lyddy joined with the Connecticut Foudation for Environmentally Safe Schools, the Connecticut Sierra Club and the Coalition for a Safe and healthy Connecticut on Monday to celebrate National Healthy School day. READ MORE
April 11, 2011
FORUM FOCUSES ON ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Keynote Speaker, Marc J. Fishman, MD, member of Johns Hopkins University of Medicine
State Representatives Cathy Abercrombie (D-Meriden/Berlin) and Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) will host a public forum on Adolescent Substance Abuse and its impact on communities and family. READ MORE
April 7, 2011
PRESS CONFERENCE, FORUM FOCUSES ON SAFE SCHOOLS
Legislators, Groups Meet Monday at LOB
Rep. christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown), Sens. Andrea Stillman (D-Waterford) and John McKinney (R-Newtown) on Monday will join with the Connecticut Foundation for Environmentally Safe Schools, the Connecticut Sierra Club and the Coalition for a Safe and healthy Connecticut in celebration of National Healthy Schools Day. READ MORE
March 16, 2011
REP. LYDDY HELPS NEWTOWN STUDENTS TESTIFY ON CYBER BULLYING BILL
Connecticut students could soon get more protections from being bullied by e-mail, text message and on social networking sites, thanks to the efforts of a group of Newtown High School students assisted by Rep. Christopher Lyddy. READ MORE
March 2, 2011
STATE BOND COMMISSION APPROVES FUNDING FOR PROJECT IN NEWTOWN
Asbestos containment system in Fairfield Hills
Rep. Christopher Lyddy (D-Newtown) announced that the State Bond Commission has approved funding for infrastructure improvements to state property in Newtown. READ MORE
February 21, 2011
ROTARY WELCOMES REP. CHRIS LYDDY
The Rotary Club of Newtown was fortunate to have State Representative Chris Lyddy (D) address the membership recently at a weekly dinner meeting. Rep. Lyddy has dedicated his career to helping people in all stages of life. Besides representing his district, he is a social worker helping children who have had problems with the law. His efforts and selflessness have made a difference for children and young adults throughout Connecticut. READ MORE
January 5, 2011
REPRESENTATIVE LYDDY BEGINS 2ND TERM
Receives Committee Assignments
Today, State Representative Chris Lyddy took the oath of office for his 2nd term to represent the 106th Assembly District. READ MORE