Newsroom 2015
November 30, 2015
OPEN MEETING ON HARTFORD I-84 VIADUCT PLAN
The state Department of Transportation will hold a public information session in East Hartford on the Hartford I-84 viaduct project. READ MORE
November 18, 2015
IMPORTANT MEETING ON CEMENT FOUNDATIONS
There will be an open meeting for owners of houses built with defective cement or owners who may have concerns about their homes at 10 a.m. Nov. 21. READ MORE
October 30, 2015
TIME TO ENROLL FOR HEALTH CARE INSURANCE
State Representative David Baram is reminding folks that the open enrollment period for health care insurance through Access Health CT begins this Sunday, Nov. 1. READ MORE
October 25, 2015
ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS MUST CHECK BILLS
Rep. Jeff Currey is warning consumers to be vigilant and closely examine their electricity bills. A recent survey found that more than three-quarters of energy consumers in Connecticut buying third party power paid more than the standard service rate. READ MORE
September 29, 2015
CURREY PRAISES FUNDING FOR S. WINDSOR VETERANS MEMORIAL
Jeff Currey hailed the approval Tuesday of a $75,000 grant that he sought for a veterans memorial at Veterans Memorial Park in South Windsor. At a special meeting, the State Bond Commission approved the grant-in-aid to the Town of South Windsor to assist with the project. READ MORE
September 24, 2015
UCONN HEALTH BRANCH OPENS IN EAST HARTFORD
Representatives Henry Genga, Jason Rojas and Jeff Currey herald the opening of the new UConn Health Branch located off I-84 with the main entrance facing Village Street. READ MORE
September 16, 2015
EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE SAYS CURREY IS CHAMPION OF CHILDREN
The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance has named Rep. Jeff Currey (D-East Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor) a 2015 “Children’s Champion” for his leadership in shaping new legislation that promotes the well-being of Connecticut’s young children in the areas of healthy development, early care and education, nutrition and safety. READ MORE
CURREY NAMED CO-CHAIRMAN OF PILOT PROGRAM
State Rep. Jeff Currey, a member of the legislature's Appropriations Committee, has been chosen to serve as co-chairman of the Two-generational School Readiness and Workforce Development Pilot Program. House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, who appointed Currey, praised his qualifications. "The knowledge and experience that Representative Currey brings to this position will be of great value," Sharkey said. READ MORE
August 27, 2015
CURREY JOINS OFFICIALS FOR RIBBON-CUTTING OF GOODWIN BUSINESS/MANUFACTURING CENTER
East Hartford – State Representative Jeff Currey joined local, state and federal officials Wednesday to celebrate the dedication of Goodwin College's new Business and Manufacturing Center. READ MORE
August 21, 2015
CURREY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR EAST HARTFORD, MANCHESTER YOUTHS
State Representative Jeff Currey says East Hartford and Manchester youth services programs are in line to receive funds totaling $340,060 – money that was included in the state budget approved by the legislature in June. READ MORE
August 14, 2015
SHOP SALES TAX-FREE
This coming week (Aug 16-22) many items of clothing and footwear can be purchased sales tax-free. READ MORE
July 20, 2015
CURREY JOINS OFFICIALS FOR P&W HISTORIC GROUNDBREAKING
Rep. Jeff Currey and his legislative colleagues from East Hartford joined federal, state and local officials Thursday at a ceremonial groundbreaking for Pratt & Whitney's state-of-the-art, 425,000-square-foot building that will serve as the company's global headquarters and world-class engineering facility. READ MORE
June 29, 2015
CURREY HAILS MANCHESTER SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
Rep. Jeff Currey joins state, federal and local officials for a ceremony commemorating the completion of a solar energy project at Allied Printing Inc. in Manchester – one of the largest roof solar panel displays in the state. READ MORE | SEE FoxCT VIDEO
June 22, 2015
REP. CURREY NAMED FAMILY LEGISLATOR OF YEAR
Rep. Jeff Currey joined Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, state Sen. Timothy Larson, East Hartford Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc and corporate officials for the United Technologies Research Center's groundbreaking of a new research and development facility in East Hartford. READ MORE
REP. CURREY NAMED FAMILY LEGISLATOR OF YEAR
The Connecticut Council of Family Services Agencies has named Rep. Jeff Currey as the 27th recipient of the group's annual Family Legislator of the Year award for his advocacy of the state's children and families. READ MORE
April 1, 2015
YOUNG INVENTORS DEMONSTRATE THEIR WORK AT CAPITOL
Rep. Jeff Currey on Wednesday hosted children from his district at the Connecticut Invention Convention Day at the State Capitol. The young students joined hundreds of others to demonstrate their inventions. READ MORE
March 24, 2015
DOT OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE ROAD PROJECTS
Alerting residents of planned DOT road work projects in his district, Rep. Jeff Currey urged drivers to be careful when traveling. READ MORE
March 9, 2015
OFFICIALS, STUDENTS CELEBRATE GRANT FOR O'BRIEN ACADEMY
Rep. Jeff Currey joins school officials, students, Hartford Wolf Pack mascot Sonar and a television personality at a school assembly to celebrate a $500 grant awarded to the Robert J. O'Brien STEM Academy for the purchase of recess equipment. The grant, funded by the East Hartford School-Business Partnership, was awarded as a result of a collaborative effort by O'Brien staff. READ MORE
March 4, 2015
$300,000 GRANT FOR EAST HARTFORD PRE-SCHOOL
Representatives Jason Rojas, Henry Genga and Jeff Currey applauded the governor’s announcement of a $300,000 state grant proposal for East Hartford that will help expand the availability of high-quality preschool for 30 children in town. Funds for the expansion come under the state’s Smart Start initiative. This is the first year of the ten-year initiative. A total of $1,587,055 for capital improvements will be considered at an upcoming meeting of the State Bond Commission, in addition to $2,088,350 for operational expenses from the Tobacco Settlement fund. READ MORE
March 4, 2015
READ ACROSS AMERICA
Rep. Jeff Currey participated in Read Across America Monday in two different elementary classrooms at Pitkin Elementary.
February 26, 2015
EAST HARTFORD STUDENTS SPEAK OUT ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION
Encouraged by Representatives Jeff Currey and Jason Rojas, East Hartford High School students, who are members of the school's Element Club, testified Wednesday in favor of legislation they're championing that would designate titanium as the state element. READ MORE
February 25, 2015
CURREY WELCOMES SOUTH WINDSOR STUDENTS TO CAPITOL
Students from South Windsor partake in Art at the Capitol, an annual event where students exhibit and discuss their art pieces in the Senate chamber at the Capitol. READ MORE
February 23, 2015
FREE HELP AVAILABLE FOR FILING TAX RETURNS
The 2015 tax season is under way and volunteers are available to help low-to-moderate income residents file their taxes for free and receive the tax credits for which they qualify. READ MORE
February 13, 2015
DMV BRANCH OFFICES WILL ALTERNATE SHUTDOWNS FOR CUSTOMER-SERVICE UPGRADE, OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
The Department of Motor Vehicles announced today that for six weeks, starting next Tuesday (February 17), various branch offices statewide will alternately close for a major customer-service upgrade and computer system improvements allowing more online services. READ MORE
February 11, 2015
FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OPENS AT O'BRIEN STEM ACADEMY
Rep. Jeff Currey joins other officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony and thanks Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and former state Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor for making O’Brien a part of the Commissioner’s Network last year. READ MORE
February 10, 2015
INFORMATION CONCERNING ANTHEM DATA BREACH
The recent computer data breach has affected millions of people, and you should be concerned about whether it has an impact on you. I hope the following information is of help. READ MORE
February 10, 2015
LEGISLATORS SPEAK OUT ON CONGREGATE CARE ISSUE MANCHESTER
Reps. Rojas, Currey and Luxenberg express disappointment over the politicizing of congregate care facilities issue in Manchester and welcome productive conversations about residents’ concerns as the lawmakers consider pending legislation. READ MORE
January 23, 2015
PROTECTING WOMEN'S HEALTH
Rep. Jeff Currey joined U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and other officials in support of the proposed Women’s Health Protection Act announced Friday at a press conference at the Legislative Office Building. READ MORE
January 14, 2015
REP. CURREY IS SWORN INTO OFFICE IN 11TH DIST.
"Serving the people of East Hartford, Manchester and South Windsor is a true honor and I look forward to hearing their thoughts and ideas as we begin the 2015 legislative session." READ MORE