Newsroom 2013
December 31, 2013
REP. PAT DILLON JOINS FESTIVE CROWD, CELEBRATES KWANZAA
Rep. Pat Dillon joined neighbors at Courtland Wilson for a celebration of Kwanzaa. READ MORE
December 23, 2013
REP DILLON JOINS PARENTS TO SUPPORT TRACK TEAM, CELEBRATES WIN
Good food and team spirit were on the menu as Rep Pat Dillon joined parents of the New Haven Age Group Track Club to support the team’s trip to Augusta, Georgia to compete in the Cross Country Nationals, where they won a silver medal. READ MORE
December 17, 2013
NEW HAVEN JOBS AT RISK WITH AT&T'S LANDLINE SALE
AT&T's plan to sell its landline business could cost New Haven jobs. Rep. Pat Dillon wants regulators to step in. READ MORE
November 7, 2013
IS THERE A CULTURE OF VIOLENCE AT UCONN?
The legislature's Public Safety Committee, along with the Higher Education Committee, will hold a joint hearing after the recent headlines of sexual assaults and what victims describe as a culture of rape and violence at UConn. READ MORE
October 25, 2013
PROMOTING DIABETES AWARENESS AND JOBS
I recently joined West River activist and constituent John Fitzpatrick at The Grid for the rollout of his "ShugaTrak" smartphone app that promises to help with diabetes management. READ MORE
October 21, 2013
Q&A ON GUN LAW
The West River Neighborhood Service Corporation and Reclaiming Our Community Coalition are hosting a forum on the state's new gun law. READ MORE
October 18, 2013
REP. DILLON UPDATES RESIDENTS ON TRAFFIC CALMING, WEST NILE, DIRT BIKES AND THE WEST RIVER
Rep. Pat Dillon is getting the word out on issues impacting New Haven. READ MORE
October 17, 2013
DIA DE LA COMUNIDAD
Rep. Dillon wants more translators and cultural sensitivity in the delivery of state services. At Dia de la Comunidad, Rep. Dillon spoke about addressing the behavioral health needs of a diverse New Haven community. READ MORE
September 30, 2013
FUNDING FOR NEW HAVEN APPROVED
Representative Pat Dillon hailed the state Bond Commission's approval of funding for a number of New Haven projects. READ MORE
September 19, 2013
DILLON'S DIRT BIKE LAW LEADS TO TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR NEW HAVEN SCOFFLAWS
Representative Pat Dillon hailed action by the New Haven Board of Aldermen to codify a new state law to increase the penalties on illegal dirt bike riders. READ MORE
July 23, 2013
STATE $$$ FOR NEW HAVEN
The state Bond Commission is set to approve funding for a number of projects in New Haven. READ MORE
July 23, 2013
NO "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW IN CT
Connecticut has been appearing in online lists of states with "Stand Your Ground" laws...those lists are wrong. READ MORE
July 16, 2013
WEST NILE FAQ's
You can and should try to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. READ MORE
July 9, 2013
'SINKING' NEW HAVEN HOMES TO GET STATE AID
The New Haven Register directed a spotlight on the sinking homes in the Beverly Hills section of New Haven. Residents and their State Rep. Pat Dillon have pushed for 8 years to help the neighborhood survive. READ MORE
July 9, 2013
SINKING HOMES GET HELPING HAND
Rep. Pat Dillon and Sen. Toni Harp met with affected property owners and New Haven city officials for an update on state assistance for homes that are damaged due to sinking or shifting ground in the Beverly Hills section of the city. READ MORE
June 29, 2013
OFFICIALS LAUD LAW THAT ALLOWS HIGHER FINES FOR NEW HAVEN DIRT BIKE RIDERS
The New Haven Register has a story on the dirt bike problem in New Haven and Rep. Dillon’s legislation to make violators pay. READ MORE
June 24, 2013
GOVERNOR SIGNS REP. PAT DILLON'S DIRT BIKE BILL
Governor Dannel Malloy signed legislation (HB 6638) to stiffen penalties on illegal dirt bike riders. READ MORE
June 21, 2013
REP. PAT DILLON CHEERS FUNDING FOR SHUBERT
The state Bond commission approves Rep. Pat Dillon's request for funding for the Shubert. READ MORE
June 14, 2013
REP. PAT DILLON ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR JOBS AND SAFETY IN WESTVILLE VILLAGE
Representative Pat Dillon noted the state Bond Commission is poised to approve funding to improve the walk-ability, safety and infrastructure in Westville Village. READ MORE
June 12, 2013
YESHIVA OF NEW HAVEN HONORS NH POLICE CHIEF
Rep. Pat Dillon joined community members in congratulating Chief Dean Esserman on receiving Yeshiva of New Haven’s community service award. Read more about the ceremony in the New Haven Independent.
June 10, 2013
REP. PAT DILLON SPEAKS AT BASKETBALL DEDICATION WITH DWIGHT ACTIVISTS
Rep. Dillon joins Dwight neighborhood activists and aldermen at the dedication of a new basketball court. READ MORE
June 7, 2013
NEW HAVEN POLICE CRACK DOWN ON DIRT BIKE RIDERS
Hew Haven Police bust 9 dirt bike riders. The Legislature recently approved Rep. Dillon’s dirt bike legislation. READ THE NEW HAVEN INDEPENDENT ARTICLE
June 5, 2013
$74.6 MILLION FOR NEW HAVEN IN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BILL
I am very pleased to report funding for eight New Haven schools was included in the legislature’s School Construction Bill (SB 876). READ MORE
June 4, 2013
MALLOY BACKS DILLON’S BILL TO HELP SMALL GLASS REPAIR SHOPS
The Governor has signed legislation that protects consumers and small glass businesses. READ MORE
June 3, 2013
HOUSE AND SENATE PASS HISTORIC BILL ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
GMO bill approved by House and Senate. READ MORE
June 1, 2013
STATE SENATE INCREASES FINES FOR ILLEGAL DIRT BIKE, ATV RIDERS IN NEW HAVEN
The Connecticut State Senate passed legislation Friday to increase penalties for illegal dirt bike and ATV riders in New Haven. READ MORE
May 24, 2013
CT HOUSE APPROVES LANDMARK LEGISLATION ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
Rep. Pat Dillon hailed the historic passage of legislation to label genetically modified foods. READ MORE
May 22, 2013
LEGISLATURE APPROVES DILLON’S AUTO GLASS BILL
Rep. Pat Dillon announced Senate passage of legislation she co-authored to protect consumers from being steered to an insurance company’s preferred auto glass repair shop. READ MORE
May 15, 2013
DILLON’S DIRT BIKE BILL CLEARS THE HOUSE
After a long debate, the House approves higher fines for illegal dirt bike riders. Rep. Dillon submitted the original proposal for the bill. READ MORE
May 8, 2013
AP: DILLON’S FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE
A bill sponsored by Representative Pat Dillon’s would require colleges and universities to use a standardized form when giving prospective students their financial aid information. The legislation passed the House unanimously. READ MORE
May 7, 2013
HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO HELP SMALL GLASS BUSINESSES
Rep. Pat Dillon helped author legislation to prevent insurance companies from steering customers away from independent small auto glass shops. The bill was approved by the House. READ MORE
April 30, 2013
DILLON HAILS STATE’S RENEWED COMMITMENT TO PREVENTION OF INJURY AND GUN VIOLENCE
The Appropriation Committee's budget revitalizes the Office of Injury Prevention and its mission lower the rates of injury – including gun-related violence – in Connecticut. READ MORE
April 3, 2013
DILLON SUPPORTS STRONGER LAWS TO STEM GUN VIOLENCE
Rep. Pat Dillon says she will vote for historic gun legislation. READ MORE
April 1, 2013
REP. DILLON CONTINUES PUSH TO INCREASE PENALTIES FOR ILLEGAL DIRT RIDERS
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee is hearing from the public on a bill to increase the financial penalties on illegal dirt bike riders - Rep. Dillon filed the original legislative proposal this past November. READ MORE
March 8, 2013
REP. DILLON BACKS WESTVILLE'S 'SMOKY JOE' WOOD FOR THE HALL OF FAME
The Red Sox are in the news for a new Connecticut charitable license plate and Rep. Pat Dillon says it’s past time one Sox great was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. READ MORE
March 6, 2013
MCCARTHY HELPED ON SINKING HOUSE ISSUE
Former state environmental chief Gina McCarthy is tapped by the President to head the EPA. READ MORE
March 4, 2013
REP. DILLON DISCUSSES DIRT BIKE LAWS
With warm weather on the horizon, New Haven residents are worried about a dangerous summer pest - dirt bikes. The New Haven Register explores the city’s strategies in getting these bikes off the streets. READ MORE
February 20, 2013
REP DILLON JOINS CAPITOL FLASH MOB TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
A flash mob broke out at a press conference to shine a spotlight on violence against women. READ MORE
February 19, 2013
LEGISLATION AIMS TO AID SHUBERT IMPROVEMENTS IN TIME FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY
The Shubert turns 100 at the end of next year and Rep. Dillon is hoping the state will aid in efforts to make her shine for another 100. READ MORE
February 13, 2013
DILLON COMMEMORATES ROSA PARKS’ 100TH BIRTHDAY
Rep. Pat Dillon was proud to be a part of the celebration of Rosa Parks’ 100th last week at Gateway Community College. READ MORE
February 7, 2013
DILLON BILL TO FIX FOREST ROAD GAINS SUPPORT
Rep. Pat Dillon’s bill to secure $2.5 million in state funds for improved drainage on Forest Road is before the legislature’s Transportation Committee. Westville residents submitted testimony supporting the effort. READ MORE
February 1, 2013
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON FOREST RD DRAINAGE
Representative Pat Dillon reminded residents that the legislature’s Transportation Committee will hold a public hearing Monday on legislation (HB 6017) to secure state funding to replace undersized storm sewer pipes and improve drainage along Forest Road (Route 122) from Chapel Street to Edgewood Avenue in New Haven. READ MORE
January 7, 2013
FOREST ROAD: FROM HORSE PATH TO HEAVILY TRAVELED STATE ROAD
Representative Pat Dillon has filed legislation to secure state funding to replace undersized storm sewer pipes and improve drainage along Forest Road (Route 122) from Chapel Street to Edgewood Avenue in New Haven. READ MORE
January 7, 2013
DILLON FIGHTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR
Democrat Pat Dillon has introduced a bill for the upcoming General Assembly session to bring back tolls on state highways. That way Connecticut could join states like Massachusetts and New York and New Jersey in collecting money from interstate drivers. READ MORE
