Newsroom 2015

December 21, 2015
BUDGET UPDATE
The new budget framework is better for New Haven's economy than the executive proposal. We successfully restored items proposed for elimination and provided some relief to services and to the New Haven economy. READ MORE

December 8, 2015
NEA AWARDS GRANTS TO NH ARTS GROUPS
Good news for New Haven arts! The National Endowment for the Arts announced grants to five organizations in New Haven, fifteen total in Connecticut. READ MORE

October 30, 2015
REP DILLON: MAKING OUR SYSTEMS WORK FOR CHILDREN
Rep Patricia Dillon participated in a roundtable discussion at Clifford Beers Clinic on the family based work of Wraparound New Haven and New Haven Trauma Coalition. READ MORE

October 19, 2015
REP. PAT DILLON: FEDERAL JUDGE UPHOLDS CT GUN LAW
The U.S. Federal Appeals Court has upheld the gun laws passed in the aftermath of the tragedy at Sandy Hook in both Connecticut and New York. READ MORE

October 2, 2015
REP. PAT DILLON DECRIES CONGRESSIONAL FAILURE ON PERKINS LOANS
Rep. Pat Dillon decried Congress' termination of the Perkins Loan Program, which provides low interest loans for higher education, terming the action as 'mean spirited' and 'short sighted.' READ MORE

September 22, 2015
REP. PAT DILLON HAILS BOA APPROVAL OF STATE FUNDS FOR WESTVILLE TRAFFIC CALMING
The New Haven Board of Alders took action to approve state funds for traffic calming in Westville. It is a project Rep. Dillon has been working on since 2012. READ MORE

September 4, 2015
ARMY CORPS AGREES TO REP PAT DILLON'S REQUEST FOR HEARING
There will be a New Haven hearing on the proposed dumping of dredging material in Morris Cove. READ MORE

September 1, 2015
CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL DIRT BIKES AND ATVS
Police in Greater New Haven seized 20 bikes after a large illegal ride through area streets. In 2013, a law, proposed by Rep. Pat Dillon, was passed to allow higher fines for illegal dirt bike riders. READ MORE

July 30, 2015
REP PAT DILLON: COMMON GROUND IS MORE THAN A SCHOOL BUILDING
Construction is underway for a new sustainable addition to Common Ground High School. At the celebratory event, Rep. Pat Dillon said the school was more than just a building citing partnerships on West River quality, habitat restoration and migratory birds. READ MORE

July 17, 2015
REP PAT DILLON CUTS RIBBON ON SOLAR CARPORT AT JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Rep. Dillon helped unveil the new solar carport at the JCC. READ MORE

July 9, 2015
REP. PAT DILLON ATTENDS MEETING ON WATERSHED POLLUTION
NHI reports on Rep Dillon's participation in meeting of West River Watershed Coalition and discussion of increased discharge from New Haven Linen Supply. READ MORE

July 8, 2015
REP. PAT DILLON SECURES FUNDING FOR NHSO TO CONTINUE FREE CONCERTS AT DAVIS SCHOOL
Rep. Pat Dillon is excited to support NHSO and their community programming. By including $50,000 for New Haven Symphony Orchestra in the budget bill, the legislature ensured access to the arts to all families, regardless of income, for another year. READ MORE

June 14, 2015
NEW HAVEN POLICE CRACKDOWN ON DIRT BIKES, ATVS
Riding a dirt bike on a public road — including city streets or highways — is illegal. In 2013, a law proposed By Rep. Pat Dillon was passed to allow higher fines for illegal dirt bike riders. Connecticut municipalities can now charge $1,000 for a first offense, $1,500 for a second offense and $2,000 for all offenses after that. Previously, the fee was $250. READ MORE

May 26, 2015
NEW HAVEN PRESERVATION TRUST THANKS REP PAT DILLON FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOOST
Rep. Pat Dillon was recognized at the New Haven Preservation Trust awards ceremony. READ MORE

May 5, 2015
CONNECTICUT LAWMAKERS GRAPPLE WITH IVORY, RHINO TUSK BAN
Rep. Patricia Dillon, D-New Haven, said legislation, dealing with a ban on ivory may be changed between now and the end of this year's legislative session to address lawmakers' concerns. READ MORE

March 25, 2015
REP PAT DILLON'S SENIOR FOOD BENEFITS BILL CLEARS THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
Rep Pat Dillon, co-sponsor of legislation to expand food benefits for seniors, hailed its passage in the General Assembly's Environment Committee. READ MORE

February 23, 2015
REP PAT DILLON: REGULATE INSURER ACQUISITION OF PHYSICIAN PRACTICES
Rep Patricia Dillon testified before the Public Health Committee on proposed bill PB 5323 and called for approval by the Attorney General and Public Health Commissioner of insurer acquisitions of physician practices. READ MORE

February 6, 2015
HEALTH INSURER ANTHEM DIDN'T ENCRYPT DATA IN THEFT
Companies aren’t required by law to scramble records, and often don’t. READ MORE, WSJ

January 23, 2015
STEP PROGRAM TARGETS CONNECTICUT'S YOUNG MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS
Rep. Dillon spoke at the Grove during an event promoting Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) and Mindmap, an effort to educate the public on how common serious mental illness is and how the key to effective treatment is early intervention. The Register covered the story.

January 14, 2015
REP DILLON: IS DEEP REVERSING POLICY ON WEST RIVER?
Representative Patricia Dillon expressed serious concerns over the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s decision to back off its proposal on stormwater runoff to reduce pollution. READ MORE