Newsroom 2010
December 10, 2010
$2 MILLION GRANT TO HELP OWNERS OF ‘SINKING HOMES’ IN NEW HAVEN
State Rep. Patricia Dillon announced the State Bond Commission’s approval Friday of a $2 million grant to help owners of New Haven’s “sinking homes.” READ MORE
December 3, 2010
RESIDENTS OF NEW HAVEN'S BEAVER HILLS TO GET AID FOR SINKING HOMES
Kathy Hurley couldn’t quite believe it when she heard the news. “I’m shocked. I never thought it would happen,” Hurley said in response to Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s decision to put $2 million on the next state Bond Commission agenda to help some residents whose homes are sinking into the ground. READ MORE
December 2, 2010
MONEY TO LIFT SINKING HOMES
After years of flooding and structural damage to their houses, homeowners in Westville were cast a lifeline on Thursday. READ MORE
December 2, 2010
FUNDING FOR SINKING HOMES HEADING TO NEW HAVEN
Representative Patricia Dillon announced the State Bond Commission is expected to approve funding for New Haven’s “sinking homes.” READ MORE
October 6, 2010
REP. DILLON AND VA SECRETARY PARTICIPATE IN ROUNDTABLE ON VETERANS SERVICES
State Representative Pat Dillon participated in a roundtable with U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki, members of Congress and advocates to discuss issues facing Connecticut veterans. READ MORE
May 18, 2010
OFFICIALS VISIT CITY SCHOOL TO PROMOTE CHILD NUTRITION ACT
Alexa Perez, 11, says she prefers chicken nuggets, but she ate her roasted chicken right down to the bone Monday, as did U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3. READ MORE
April 21, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Courant's editorial on the state's Military Support Program (MSP) is consistent with the paper's outstanding reporting on behavioral issues in the military (Connecticut's Mental Health Program For Veterans Needs Help, April 21, 2010). READ MORE
April 15, 2010
REP. DILLON DISCUSSES ISSUES FACING RETURNING SOLDIERS
State Representative Patricia Dillon was a featured panelist at this week's Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Legislative Case Study panel discussion on meeting the mental health needs of Connecticut's returning veterans. READ MORE
March 5, 2010
ST. RAPHE'S, ANTHEM PREPARE TO SPLIT
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is notifying thousands of local people that come next month, they may need to go somewhere other than the Hospital of St. Raphael—or forgo insurance. READ MORE
February 23, 2010
REP. DILLON URGES GOVERNOR TO HELP RESIDENTS FIND JOBS
Governor's announcement of career councilors for vets is great news but her budget cuts funding for other job training programs
State Representative Patricia Dillon hailed Governor M. Jodi Rell's announcement of federal funds for the State Department of Labor to add four Disabled Veterans' Outreach Program (DVOP) specialists to better assist veterans find employment. READ MORE
February 5, 2010
CT LAWMAKERS CHALLENGE RELL BUSINESS LOAN IDEA
Some Connecticut lawmakers are questioning Governor Jodi Rell's proposal to create a partnership between the state and local banks to provide business loans.
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