Newsroom 2012
December 10, 2012
WATERBURY LEGISLATORS ANNOUNCE MAJOR FUNDING FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Waterbury legislators are pleased to announce approval by the State Bond Commission today of $1.7 million to demolish the former SNET building next the train station on Meadow Street. READ MORE
July 25, 2012
WATERBURY TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDING FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Reps Butler and Berger pleased with Bond Commission item. READ MORE
July 24, 2012
REP. BUTLER RECEIVES HUMANITARIAN AWARD
State Representative Larry B. Butler was recently honored by the Northwest Regional Mental Health Board with their “2012 Legislative Award”. READ MORE
July 17, 2012
REP’S BUTLER & BERGER PLEASED NEW PRESCHOOL SLOTS HEADING FOR WATERBURY
Education Department Targets School Readiness. READ MORE
June 27, 2012
REP. BUTLER HAILS HOUSING INVESTMENTS IN WATERBURY
Pair of Supportive Complexes to See Additional Units. READ MORE
June 13, 2012
BUTLER HAILS PASSAGE OF LAW TO HELP DISTRESSED HOMEOWNERS
Housing Committee Chairman State Representative Larry B. Butler hailed the passage of legislation Tuesday that implements the recommendations of a Connecticut Housing Finance Authority task force that examined the state’s response to foreclosures. READ MORE
May 18, 2012
BUTLER LED PASSAGE OF ANTIDISCRIMINATION BILL
State Representative Larry B. Butler led passage of a bill that would prohibit the eviction of an individual 62 years of age or older who is mentally disabled or family who has a member that is mentally disabled because the lease has expired. READ MORE
May 7, 2012
REP. BUTLER LEADS HOUSE PASSAGE OF URBAN REVITALIZATION BILL
Distressed Urban Neighborhoods Would Benefit. READ MORE
May 7, 2012
REP. BUTLER LEADS PASSAGE OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION BILL THROUGH HOUSE
Evicting Individuals Because of Mental Disabilities Prohibited. READ MORE
May 5, 2012
STATE HOUSE OKS BLIGHT CRACKDOWN
The House voted Friday to increase the fines for property owners who refuse to clean up blighted properties. READ MORE
April 16, 2012
WATERBURY DELEGATION TO HONOR HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Legislators will be welcoming the Class S State Champion Holy Cross High School Football Team to the Capitol on Thursday, April 19, for a tour and special recognition of their accomplishment. READ MORE
April 11, 2012
DEATH PENALTY DEAD....HOUSE PUTS END TO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
The death penalty’s days are numbered after nearly 400 years in Connecticut now that the legislature has voted to abolish capital punishment.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is willing to sign the bill that the House passed 86-62 Wednesday night. The Senate approved the bill last week. READ MORE
March 29, 2012
BLACK AND PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS HEAR FROM CHRO ON PROTECTING MINORITY CONCERNS
The legislatures Black and Puerto Rican Caucus heard from the Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Commission (CHRO) during a public hearing this afternoon in the Legislative Office Building. CHRO was asked to inform the caucus on its progress on a number of issues. READ MORE
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March 28, 2012
MANUFACTURING TRAINING CENTER COMING TO NVCC
Reps. Jeff Berger, Larry B. Butler, David Aldarondo, Anthony D’Amelio, and Sen. Joan Hartley welcome the State Bond Commission’s expected approval of funding to expand Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) in Waterbury as a manufacturing center to train the state’s future manufacturing workforce. READ MORE
March 28, 2012
NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN WATERBURY TO SERVE AS MANUFACTURING CENTER
State Bond Commission's Expected To Approve Funding To Expand College To Train The State's Future Manufacturing Workforce. READ MORE
March 26, 2012
EMINENT DOMAIN PROTECTION BILL HEADED TO THE HOUSE FLOOR
Passes out of Planning and Development Committee. READ MORE
March 19, 2012
FAIR PROCESS FOR EMINENT DOMAIN
State Representative Larry B. Butler testifying in favor of HB 5454, a bill mandating fair compensation for homeowners involved in an eminent domain proceeding.
March 16, 2012
EMINENT DOMAIN FIGHT HEADS TO HARTFORD
Homeowners in Waterbury are hoping Representative Larry Butler's fight to change the eminent domain bill will payoff at the capitol. Butler wants homeowners to be paid the amount on the current tax bill if there home needs to be taken. READ MORE
March 14, 2012
BILL PROPOSES CHANGE IN EMINENT DOMAIN LAW
State. Rep. Larry B. Butler is proposing a change in state law that could increase payouts to property owners who have their land and homes claimed under eminent domain. READ MORE
March 13, 2012
LEGISLATORS WELCOME ARTS GRANTS FOR WATERBURY
Five Local Groups Rewarded. READ MORE
March 11, 2012
CONNECTICUT RECOMMITS TO HOUSING AID
Three important announcements earlier this year will give a much-needed boost to homeownership and the overall economy of Connecticut. READ MORE
March 2, 2012
PEOPLE HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW WHAT'S IN THEIR FOOD
Rep. Larry Butler says genetically modified foods (GMOs) need to be labeled. The clear labels would allow residents the ability to choose whether or not to purchase genetically modified items.
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February 21, 2012
REP. BUTLER RECEIVES “LEGISLATOR LEADER” AWARD FROM HOUSING GROUP
State Representative Larry B. Butler received the Outstanding Legislative Leader award from the Connecticut Public Housing Resident Network (PHRN) at an event recently held in Meriden. READ MORE
February 9, 2012
MALLOY ‘ECONOMIC REVIVAL’ INCLUDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING
After a bad couple of years economically, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he wants to lead an economic revival of Connecticut. READ MORE
February 2, 2012
MALLOY UNVEILS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN FOR CONN.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday he wants to boost state spending on affordable housing by $330 million, dedicating most of it over the next decade to fixing up dilapidated and vacant public housing units across Connecticut. READ MORE
February 1, 2012
LEGISLATORS WELCOME ARTS GRANTS FOR WATERBURY
Four Local Groups Rewarded. READ MORE
January 20, 2012
REP. BUTLER URGES STUDENTS TO ATTEND FORUM ON COLLEGE PLANNING/ FINANCING
State Representative Larry B. Butler is urging students and parents to attend College Goal Sunday, a forum on planning and financing for college, to be held January 29th at various locations around the state, including Waterbury. READ MORE
January 17, 2012
REP. BUTLER, LEGISLATORS SUPPORT NATIONAL HEALTHCARE ACT
State Representative Larry B. Butler recently signed a brief in support of a U.S. Supreme Court filing defending the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case will be heard by the high court in March. READ MORE
January 6, 2012
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS INCREASE FOR CITY COMMUTERS
Connecticut Public Transportation Commission reports successful implementation of increased bus hours and ridership in Waterbury. READ MORE