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HOUSE DEMOCRATS • PEGGY REEVES
January 26, 2010
REP. REEVES TOURS NEW CT BUSINESS
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton/Norwalk) toured the recently opened Sun Products Technology Center in Trumbull. READ MORE
January 7, 2010
REP. REEVES URGES GOV. TO RELEASE ROAD FUNDS FOR WILTON
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton & Norwalk), a member of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, today called on Governor Rell to release millions in state aid to Connecticut towns for funding local paving projects and road repairs. READ MORE
November 24, 2009
REP. REEVES ALERTS SENIORS
TO CONNPACE CHANGES
Some clients could lose ConnPACE Medicare D Premium subsidy
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Norwalk & Wilton) urged seniors who are ConnPACE clients to review their Medicare Part D coverage to make sure they are in compliance with changes recently adopted by the state Department of Social Service (DSS). READ MORE
November 22, 2009
DESPITE TOUGH ISSUES, CITY'S NEWEST REPRESENTATIVE
FOUND THE ASSEMBLY WELCOMING
During her first year in Hartford, state Rep. Peggy Reeves found herself in the middle of the exhaustive debate over the state's new biennial budget and two related issues that hit home for many of her constituents. READ MORE
October 19, 2009
STRIKING DOWN BREAST CANCER
As health care reform continues to be debated in Washington, I was proud to support legislation here at home that will improve outcomes for Connecticut residents afflicted with three diseases: breast cancer, Lyme disease, and cystic fibrosis. READ MORE
September 24, 2009
REP. REEVES VOTES TO CUT NUMBER OF PROBATE COURTS
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) joined the majority of legislators in voting last evening to radically reduce the number of probate courts in the state by more than half. The legislation reduces the number of courts from 117 down to 54, creating new multi-town regional probate districts. READ MORE
September 4, 2009
BUDGET OFFERS ESTATE TAX RELIEF FOR FAIRFIELD COUNTY
I joined with my colleagues in the General Assembly in passing a compromise state budget last week that successfully closes an $8.5 billion budget deficit for the next two fiscal years. The $37.6 billion biennial budget was crafted following extensive negotiations with Governor M. Jodi Rell and was passed solidly in both the House of Representatives and State Senate. READ MORE
September 1, 2009
REP. REEVES BACKS ATTORNEY GENERAL’S
DECISION TO APPEAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE RULING
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) threw her support behind Attorney General Richard Blumenthal’s decision to appeal the federal court ruling on Connecticut’s campaign finance system. READ MORE
July 17, 2009
REP. REEVES JOINS GOV. RELL FOR SIGNING
OF BILL TO HELP SUFFERERS OF LYME DISEASE
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) joined Governor Rell for the signing of a bill allowing Connecticut doctors to dispense long-term antibiotic treatments for Lyme disease patients. The ceremony was held in Brookfield recently. READ MORE
Rep. Reeves receiving a signed copy of a bill helping sufferers of Lyme Disease from Gov. Rell.
July 16, 2009
ELECTION FUND DODGES BULLET IN LEGISLATURE
As a freshman legislator who was able to run a clean campaign without special interest money, I applaud The Hour for recognizing the value of public financing of state elections and primaries. This hallmark legislation was an unqualified success with a first year participation rate of a remarkable 75%. The program led to an increase in the number of contested primaries and elections in 2008. It was hailed as a model for the rest of the country and will serve as a benchmark for proposed federal legislation, the Fair Elections Now Act. READ MORE
July 16, 2009
REP. REEVES PRESENTS GRANT TO WILTON FARM
FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) joined the Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation in presenting a $5,000 state grant to Ann Bell of Friends of Ambler Farm for the stabilization of Ambler Farm’s barn. READ MORE
Rep. Reeves presenting $25,000 grant to Ann Bell of Friends
of Ambler Farm along with Todd Levine of the Connecticut
Trust for Historic Preservation.
June 2, 2009
REP. REEVES APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF ELECTION DAY
REGISTRATION BILL
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) argued in support of a bill she sponsored allowing voters to register on Election Day. House Bill 6435, An Act Concerning Election Day Registration and Presidential Ballot Procedures, passed the Connecticut House of Representatives 81-65 after a six-hour debate. READ MORE
May 22, 2009
REP. REEVES SUPPORTS SWEEPING LEGISLATION
REDUCING LOCAL RELIANCE ON PROPERTY TAXES
Regionalism and Sales Tax Sharing is Win-Win for Towns
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) joined with a majority of state representatives to pass legislation allowing towns the ability to deliver government services more efficiently 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.
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April 30, 2009
REP. REEVES VOTES TO HELP LYME DISEASE SUFFERERS
The state House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation sponsored by State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) to dispense long-term antibiotic treatments for Lyme disease patients. The legislation, House Bill 6200 (An Act Concerning the Use of Long-Term Antibiotics for the Treatment of Lyme Disease) passed in the House of Representatives 147 to 0 today. READ MORE
April 28, 2009
REP. REEVES ANNOUNCES STIMULUS MONEY AVAILABLE TO WILTON
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) announced that the state legislature voted to direct federal stimulus funds to Wilton. Wilton will receive the funds after the town submits a plan outlining the proposed usage for the money to the state Office of Policy and Management (OPM). READ MORE
April 28, 2009
REP. REEVES VOTES FOR LEMON LAW FOR PETS
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) announced that a bill expanding the state’s “lemon law” for purchasing cats and dogs passed the state legislature’s Judiciary Committee. Senate Bill 499, An Act Concerning a Pet Lemon Law and the Release of Rabies Vaccination Records to Animal Control Officers, is an attempt to ensure that Connecticut consumers know their new pet is healthy.
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March 16, 2009
REP. REEVES WORKS TO PRESERVE
DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES
State Representative Peggy Reeves (D-Wilton) joined with other state legislators and Connecticut last Friday to promote legislation to preserve the state’s matching grant program for demand-responsive transportation, commonly known as Dial-a-Ride.
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