State Capitol, Room 110
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Chris.Perone@cga.ct.gov
8 East Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 840-1643
State Capitol, Room 110
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Chris.Perone@cga.ct.gov
8 East Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 840-1643
December 14, 2012
NATIONWIDE TEXT-TO-911 SERVICES
State Representative Chris Perone welcomed an agreement between the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the nation’s four largest wireless carriers – AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile to accelerate the availability of text-to-911, with major deployments expected in 2013 and a commitment to nationwide availability by May 15, 2014. READ MORE
October 15, 2012
MARINE TRADES GROUP HONORS REP. PERONE
The Connecticut Marine Trades Association presented Perone with an award giving him “Special Legislative Recognition” during the recent CMTA Trade EXPO held at the Woodwinds in Branford on October 9. READ MORE
October 1, 2012
NEW LAWS HELP SENIORS, CHILDREN & VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Rep. Perone announced that a number of new state laws go into effect today that will help seniors, children and victims of domestic violence.
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August 9, 2012
JOB GROWTH INNITIATIVE DRAWS PRAISE
Representative Chris Perone was recognized as a 2012 Champion of Small Business by the National Coalition for Capital. READ MORE
August 2, 2012
NEW FUNDING FOR HOUSING IN NORWALK
Rep. Perone praised Governor Malloy’s announcement Thursday that Norwalk is in line to receive funding for 34 new affordable housing units as part of a statewide program that will create jobs and improve Connecticut’s economy. READ MORE
July 11, 2012
NORWALK RECEIVING STATE FUNDING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Rep. Perone announced that Norwalk will receive funding for an additional 50 pre-K School Readiness seats. READ MORE
May 21, 2012
EVENING LANE CLOSURES ON I-95 STARTING WED.
Rep. Perone is alerting residents that bridge maintenance over Crescent Street and the Metro North Railroad will require evening lane closures on I-95 Northbound between Exit 13 (Route 1) and Exit 15 Exit 16 (East Avenue) in Norwalk beginning this Wednesday, May 23rd. READ MORE
May 4, 2012
RAMPART ROAD SHOULD BE REOPENED NEXT WEEK
Rep. Perone wants residents to know that Rampart Road (between Jo-Mar Road and Route 1) in Norwalk is scheduled to be reopened to traffic on Wednesday, May 9th. There could be a delay in the street reopening due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. READ MORE
May 1, 2012
HELPING COLLEGES PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Legislation (HB 5031) sponsored by Rep. Perone helping colleges to prevent sexual violence passed the House unanimously today. READ MORE
April 26, 2012
GETTING PEOPLE BACK TO WORK
Rep. Perone announced that the Finance Committee approved legislation (SB 1) he sponsored that has a key provision to prevent discrimination against unemployed workers. READ MORE
April 10, 2012
STEP UP FUNDS AWARDED TO NORWALK'S MAYAN CORP.
Rep. Perone said that the Mayan Corporation, a small manufacturing company in Norwalk, will receive funding from a new state program called “STEP UP.” STEP UP provides subsidies and grants to help small businesses hire more people. READ MORE
April 4, 2012
HOUSE APPROVES “NO-EXCUSE” ABSENTEE BALLOTING AND EARLY VOTING
Rep. Perone announced a resolution proposing a state Constitutional Amendment to take the first steps to allow “no-excuse” absentee ballots and early voting was approved today by the state House of Representatives. READ MORE
March 28, 2012
REP. PERONE VOTES TO LOWER GAS TAX & PASS ON SAVINGS TO CONSUMERS
Rep. Perone voted for legislation (SB 457) that caps the gross receipts tax (GRT) on motor fuels at $3.00 per gallon wholesale. READ MORE
March 27, 2012
STATE GRANT WILL ENABLE REDEVELOPMENT OF NORWALK SITE
Rep. Perone said that a state brownfield remediation grant will help pay for the clean-up and reconfiguration of the old Norwalk Company building on North Water Street, paving the way for development at the site. READ MORE
March 21, 2012
NORWALK’S EDUCATION FUNDING TO BE REINSTATED
State Representatives Chris Perone and Bruce Morris said that education funding will be fully restored to Norwalk. “We worked very hard to get this money for Norwalk and we appreciate Governor Malloy’s reinstating of the funding. We will continue to work for additional funding for Norwalk.”
February 3, 2012
STATE TAX REFUND COULD ARRIVE AS A DEBIT CARD
Rep. Perone is alerting residents that their state tax return might be arriving as a debit card this year. READ MORE
January 18, 2012
PLANNING FOR COLLEGE
Rep. Perone is urging students and parents to attend College Goal Sunday, a forum on planning and financing for college, to be held January 29th in Norwalk. READ MORE
January 12, 2012
LANE CLOSURES NEXT WEEK ON I-95
Rep. Perone is alerting residents that bridge maintenance on the Strawberry Hill Avenue Underpass will require lane closures on I-95 Northbound between Exit 15 (Route 7 North) and Exit 17 (Route 33) in Norwalk on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning). READ MORE
January 5, 2012
DEAL BRINGING NEW BIOSCIENCE JOBS TO CT APPROVED
Rep. Perone joined Gov. Malloy today to announce that a final agreement between the state and Jackson Laboratory (JAX) was approved. The new billion-dollar, personalized medicine laboratory will create more than 6,800 permanent jobs in Connecticut. READ MORE