Herbst: GOP Budget 'Decimates' UConn
September 18, 2017University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst summed up the Republican budget, saying it would decimate UConn, its satellite campuses, the state university system and community colleges across the state. Rep. Haddad called the GOP budget "a recipe for disaster" in his remarks to legislators.
Haddad, Flexer Hail Bus Service To Storrs
August 10, 2017Rep. Gregg Haddad and Sen. Mae Flexer on Thursday praised the announced expansion of CTtransit bus service from Hartford to new stops in Storrs and also called on state officials to create a transit loop through Willimantic with service to Eastern Connecticut State University.
Preventing Human Trafficking
June 26, 2017I am proud that last year Connecticut became the first state to require hotel workers to be trained in detecting and reporting human trafficking. Connecticut is serving as a model and a leader for states around the country fighting this horrific crime.
CT energy industry faces worker shortage
June 20, 2017With rising national attention on energy efficiency and renewable energy, businesses in Connecticut are seeing increased demand for qualified workers in the energy sector. I will do what I can to ensure all businesses in the state have the talent pipeline needed to thrive and contribute to our economy.
CT is among the best for children education
June 19, 2017Our state tops the nation in the rate of kids going to preschool and is lowest when it comes to child and teen death rates. In education, the state ranks fourth overall, but we still have more work to do to combat poverty and other issues affecting children. I will do everything I can to ensure that Connecticut remains a leader in education and to eliminate poverty despite our fiscal challenges.
House OKs Student Loan Forgiveness Bill
May 17, 2017Rep. Gregg Haddad, co-chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee, led the House Tuesday in a bipartisan vote to approve legislation aimed at promoting awareness of a federal program for forgiving student loans for employees of government non-profit organizations.
People Need Access To Birth Certificates
April 19, 2017Rep. Gregg Haddad rallies with Sen. Steve Cassano and advocates for the enactment of legislation that would give greater access to original birth certificates to people who are adopted.
Tuition Aid For Undocumented Students
March 15, 2017Representative Gregg Haddad, House chairman of the Higher Education and Employment Committee, praises his committee for approving HB 7000, An Act Equalizing Access to Student-Generated Financial Aid, and sending it to the House of Representatives for passage.