Newsroom 2014

November 14, 2014
GENGA IS HONORARY CHAIR OF CHAMBER FUND-RAISING GALA
The East Hartford Chamber of Commerce holds its 25th annual fundraising gala, mixing things up with a "Roaring Twenties" theme. READ THE REMINDER NEWS ARTICLE

September 12, 2014
UCONN, RUDD CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT OBESITY
State representatives from East Hartford praise new partnership announced in East Hartford between Connecticut's flagship public university and the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, a nationally recognized nonprofit research center dedicated to informing policy decisions surrounding obesity prevention. READ MORE

August 19, 2014
REP. GENGA'S FIGHT AGAINST CL&P RATE HIKE GATHERS MOMENTUM
Rep. Henry Genga, who has urged residents to join him in opposing Connecticut Light & Power Co.'s rate request, says the 60 percent rate hike is unconscionable and CL&P's action must be stopped.
READ THE JOURNAL INQUIRER NEWS ARTICLE
READ THE THE HARTFORD COURANT NEWS ARTICLE

August 15, 2014
GENGA CALLS ON RESIDENTS TO OPPOSE CL&P'S RATE HIKE
Labeling CL&P’s rate hike request as unconscionable, Rep. Henry Genga is urging residents to register their opposition to the 60 percent increase with the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, which is holding a public hearing Aug. 27 in New Britain. READ MORE

June 11, 2014
STEPPING UP FOR BUSINESS AND JOBS
Dozens of state officials gather at Goodwin College in East Hartford to discuss the many state and federal programs available to help businesses expand and develop new jobs. READ MORE

May 13, 2014
CONNECTICUT LURING BUSINESSES FROM OUT OF STATE
Providing critical financial backing, Connecticut Innovations helps businesses relocate to Connecticut. Thanks to the efforts of the quasi public state agency, businesses like ActualMeds in East Hartford are thriving in Connecticut.
READ THE HARTFORD BUSINESS JOURNAL NEWS ARTICLE

May 12, 2014
$2.8 MILLION INCREASE IN STATE FUNDING
Members of East Hartford legislative delegation hail $2.8 million increase in state funding for the town in the new state budget. READ MORE

May 7, 2014
STEM ACADEMY JOINS STATE NETWORK
Citing Governor Dannel Malloy's "consistent support of education," Rep. Henry Genga praised an announcement Wednesday that Robert J. O'Brien STEM Academy's application to join the Commissioner's Network, a state-led initiative to help turn around low-performing schools in Connecticut, has been approved. READ MORE

April 4, 2014
FUNDING FOR EAST HARTFORD SCHOOLS
Rep. Henry Genga, his legislatives colleagues and school officials are discussing ways to increase education funding for East Hartford. READ THE COURANT NEWS ARTICLE

March 10, 2014
HELPING CONSUMERS WITH RISING UTILITY COSTS
Officials discuss ways for consumers to reduce and save on energy costs at an energy forum hosted by Rep. Henry Genga in East Hartford. READ MORE

February 20, 2014
GENGA HOLDS ENERGY FORUM AT TOWN HALL
In an effort to help businesses, homeowners and renters, Rep. Henry Genga will host an energy forum March 6 in East Hartford Town Hall. READ MORE

January 17, 2014
EAST HARTFORD LAWMAKERS UPDATE BUSINESSES
Rep. Henry Genga and colleagues who represent East Hartford met with members of the local Chamber of Commerce to hear their concerns and discuss issues facing the state as the legislature prepares for the 2014 General Assembly session. READ MORE

January 10, 2014
NEW ERA FOR CONNECTICUT RIVER ACADEMY
Rep. Henry Genga joins Governor Dannel Malloy and state and local officials to celebrate the grand opening of the Connecticut River Academy's new $57 million facility on the campus of Goodwin College in East Hartford. READ MORE

January 7, 2014
STATE GRANT FOR RAYMOND LIBRARY
Rep. Henry Genga joins other legislators representing East Hartford to announce a $345,666 grant for the installation of a new roof and heating and air conditioning units at Raymond Library, which is undergoing an $8.7 million expansion and renovation project. READ MORE