Newsroom 2003

October 20, 2003
REP. DILLON RECOGNIZED BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Representative Patricia Dillon has been honored by Region 2 of the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) for her work to protect KidCare and secure funding for Safe Haven. READ MORE

September 30, 2003
REP. DILLON HONORED FOR DEDICATION TO SAFE HAVEN
Representative Patricia Dillon has been recognized by Liberty Community Services for her work to secure funding for Liberty’s Safe Haven, a home for homeless individuals struggling with chronic mental illness, drug addiction and/or HIV. READ MORE

September 23, 2003
REP. DILLON BLASTS CUT TO MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
Representative Patricia Dillon today called on the governor’s office and the state Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to reverse their position on funding for KidCare, the state’s comprehensive mental health initiative for children. READ MORE

September 10, 2003
REP. DILLON WEIGHS REVISING LAWS GOVERNING MUTUAL SAVINGS BANKS
Representative Patricia Dillon, troubled by reports of secret meetings surrounding the New Haven Savings bank plan to convert to a capital stock savings bank, is considering changing the laws that govern the conversion of mutual savings banks. READ MORE

May 28, 2003
REP. DILLON PUSHES FOR MUSIC SCHOOL FUNDING
State Bond Commission set to approve $1-million for New Haven institution
State Representative Patricia Dillon announced the State Bond Commission is set to approve $1 million for the expansion of the Neighborhood Music School (NMS) in New Haven during its Friday meeting. READ MORE

March 25, 2003
REP. DILLON ANNOUNCES STATE FUNDING FOR SAFE HAVEN
Representative Patricia Dillon today announced the State Bond Commission will consider, during its Friday meeting, state funding for the Safe Haven project in New Haven. The $2,960,500 will be allocated in the form of a 0% interest, 30-year loan. READ MORE