Legislative Office Building, Room 4023
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
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8 East Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 840-1643
December 15, 2011
FCC IS CRACKING DOWN ON ‘LOUD’ TV ADS
Rep. Perone, a member of the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC), announced that the FCC is lowering the volume on extremely loud television commercials. READ MORE
November 14, 2011
FCC TAPS REP. CHRIS PERONE FOR NATIONAL PANEL
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski announced today that State Representative Chris Perone has been named to the FCC’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). READ MORE
October 27, 2011
REP. PERONE CALLS SIGNIFICANT JOBS BILL A "BREAK FROM THE PAST"
Rep. Perone voted for a bipartisan Jobs Bill that slashes red tape, invests in small businesses and creates a pro-business climate. READ MORE
August 11, 2011
REP. PERONE KNOCKS DOWN ATTEMPT TO REPEAL DODD-FRANK ACT
Rep. Perone helped stop a resolution calling for a repeal of the Dodd-Frank Act, which protects consumers and prevents predatory practices by the financial services industry that led to the nation's economic crisis. READ MORE
June 15, 2011
BILL PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CYBERBULLYING PASSES
Representative Perone announced legislation he sponsored to prevent cyberbullying was passed unanimously by the legislature. READ MORE
June 10, 2011
LEGISLATURE APPROVES MAJOR JOBS BILL
State Representative Chris Perone announced legislation he co-authored to make it easier to start new businesses in the state and put people to work in green jobs was approved in the final hours of the legislative session this week. READ MORE
June 3, 2011
PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND CREATING JOBS
Representative Chris Perone speaks briefly about a major jobs bill just passed by the house which positions Connecticut to be an innovation leader by supporting technology based economic development and manufacturing.
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June 3, 2011
BUILDING A CREATIVE ECONOMY
State Representative Chris Perone talks about how building a creative economy - one that boost arts and culture - will add to the state's economy and create jobs.
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May 26, 2011
NORWALK VETERAN HONORED AT STATE CAPITOL
Private First Class David R. Fahey, Jr., a Norwalk resident, was one of the seven Connecticut soldiers' killed in the last year who were added to the Wall of Honor at at the annual addendum ceremony at the Wall of Honor at the state capitol today. READ MORE
May 25, 2011
STATE MUST RECONSIDER NEW “INTERNET TAXES”
State Representative Chris Perone believes the state should reconsider pending legislation that would impose taxes on online sales. READ MORE
May 17, 2011
THOUSANDS OF NEW CT JOBS TO BE CREATED
Representative Chris Perone joined Governor Malloy today to announce a new jobs initiative at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, which will help put people to work now and sustain economic growth and innovation going forward. In addition, the proposal will help make Connecticut a leader in the bioscience industry. READ MORE
May 2, 2011
PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM CYBERBULLYING
Representative Chris Perone has sponsored a bill to protect children from cyberbullying. READ MORE
March 30, 2011
REPS. MORRIS, PERONE, SPEAKER DONOVAN HOLD FORUM ON FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
CT Fair Housing Center Gives Presentation On Alternatives
State Representatives Bruce Morris and Chris Perone, along with Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan, participated in a public forum Tuesday on foreclosure prevention options for homeowners. READ MORE
March 24, 2011
2011 JOBS BILL MOVING FORWARD
State Representative Chris Perone announced legislation that will make it easier to start new businesses in the state and put people to work in green jobs passed the state legislature's Commerce Committee unanimously. READ MORE
March 22, 2011
STATE FUNDING FOR EAST AVE PROJECT
State Representative Chris Perone announced that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve funds for the reconstruction of the Metro North Bridge at East Avenue in Norwalk. READ MORE
March 16, 2011
REP. CHRIS PERONE NAMED TO NATIONAL LEADERSHIP POST
Appointed Vice Chair of State Legislators’ Committee
State Representative Chris Perone was appointed to serve as vice-chairman of the Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). READ MORE
February 9, 2011
ATTRACTING VISITORS TO NORWALK
State Representative Chris Perone announced that a slew of Norwalk organizations are receiving state grants from the Connecticut Commission of Culture & Tourism to help promote local events and attract visitors. READ MORE
January 19, 2011
WORKING TO SPEED UP STATE SUPPORT OF BUSINESS
State Representative Chris Perone has introduced legislation to create a “Connecticut Business Analytics” system that will analyze business trends and allow the state to speed up its support of fast growing industries. READ MORE