Newsroom 1999

December 21, 1999
REP. GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES GUARANTEE PROGRAM FOR ENTERPRISES OWNED BY WOMEN AND MINORITY PEOPLE
State Representative Minnie Gonzalez announced the availability of a new guarantee program for micro enterprises owned by women and minority business people. READ MORE

November 24, 1999
REP. GONZALEZ SECURES DONATIONS FOR FIVE ORGANIZATIONS
State Representative Minnie Gonzalez has been able to secure $4,000 in donations that will be shared by five organizations. READ MORE

May 28, 1999
HARTFORD DELEGATION ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY SCHOOLS
The State Bonding Commission has approved over $3 million for major improvements to Hartford city schools. READ MORE

May 18, 1999
REP. GONZALEZ EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT IN HOUSE VOTE ON AUTO INSURANCE REFORM
State Representative Minnie Gonzalez says she is disappointed that the State House today voted against legislation that would have required insurance companies to eliminate their territorial rating systems in the state. The new rating system would have been based on a driver’s record, not where they live. Rep. voted in favor of the bill because she says she and her constituents are victims of the current territorial rating system. READ MORE

May 6, 1999
REP. GONZALEZ JOINS HARTFORD DELEGATION IN CALLING FOR CONTINUED STATE FUNDING FOR HARTFORD REVITALIZATION
State Representative Minnie Gonzalez has joined the rest of the Hartford legislative delegation in calling on the state to continue its investment in Hartford’s revitalization in the wake of the collapse of the Patriots deal. READ MORE

April 28, 1999
HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO PREVENT ATM SURCHARGES
Legislation proposed by state Rep. Robert Landino (D-Westbrook) that would protect consumers from excessive user fees at Automated Teller Machines was approved Wednesday by the General Assembly’s House of Representatives. Among those voting in favor of the bill was Rep. Minnie Gonzalez. READ MORE

February 1, 1999
REP. GONZALEZ ANNOUNCES BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR HARTFORD
Representative Minnie Gonzalez is pleased to announce that Hartford is receiving $693,166 in federal block grant funds. READ MORE