Newsroom 2012

October 26, 2012
STORRS TO HOST ONE OF FOUR BUSINESS INNOVATION “HUBS”
State Representative Gregory Haddad joined Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Mansfield Mayor Betsy Paterson and other officials to announce that Mansfield-Storrs and the University of Connecticut will host one of four business innovation “hubs” planned throughout the state. READ MORE

October 9, 2012
UCONN TO PARTNER WITH GE ON ENERGY TECH PROJECT
Haddad says initiative will bolster planned Research Park
State Representative Gregory Haddad joined Governor Dannel P. Malloy, University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst and other state officials to announce a $7.5 million grant from General Electric to UConn for a collaborative research and technology initiative. READ MORE

July 13, 2012
REP. HADDAD EARNS PERFECT RATING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) has recognized State Representative Gregory Haddad with a 100% rating for his support and advocacy of environmental initiatives during the 2012 legislative session. READ MORE

May, 2012
COMBATING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON CAMPUS
Sexual violence is a crime that thrives in silence on college campuses. Approximately one in five women will experience an attempted or actual sexual assault at some point during their college careers, yet very few of them will reach out to campus officials about the incident. Only 5% will report the assault to the police. READ MORE

May 2, 2012
STORRS CENTER RESTAURANT EARNS STATE GRANT
Dog Lane Café, one of the tenants at the new Storrs Center has qualified for a grant through the state's Small Business Express Program (EXP). READ MORE

May 1, 2012
BILL TARGETING SEXUAL VIOLENCE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES PASSES HOUSE
Legislation HB 5031 sponsored by State Representative Gregory Haddad that will help colleges and universities prevent and respond to sexual violence on campus passed the House unanimously 146-0. READ MORE

April 27, 2012
UCONN UNVEILS ITS FUEL CELL POWER PLANT
As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, the University of Connecticut unveiled its first fuel cell power plant at the Depot campus Thursday afternoon. READ MORE

April 26, 2012
MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE PASSES HOUSE
Legislation increasing Connecticut's minimum wage was approved by the House of Representatives - the same bill (HB 5291) Mansfield 8th graders Kevin Sheehan and Ethan Oliver testified in support of before the legislature's Labor Committee at the State Capitol in February. READ MORE

April 25, 2012
HOUSE APPROVES MEDICAL MARIJUANA USE
State Representative Gregory Haddad backed passage of a bill (HB 5389) by the House of Representatives that allows medical doctors to essentially prescribe marijuana to patients they determine could benefit from use of the herb. READ MORE

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April 25, 2012
A MESSAGE TO UCONN STUDENTS
State Rep. Gregory Haddad of Mansfield talks about his legislation to reduce the cost of student loans, his fight against proposed cuts to state funded college scholarships, and a bill to make it easier for previously earned college credits to transfer to UConn.

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April 17, 2012
HADDAD MEETS WITH LOCAL ED BOARD TO DISCUSS REFORM BILL
A somewhat controversial teacher evaluation process proposed by the state education committee was addressed by the Mansfield school board at its meeting last Thursday, when it met with state Rep. Gregory Haddad, D-Mansfield. READ MORE

April 11, 2012
LEGISLATURE REPEALS CONNECTICUT’S DEATH PENALTY
"Our criminal justice system works well, but it is not perfect and we must not risk imposing a punishment that is irrevocable.” READ MORE

March 26, 2012
STATE PONDERS DESIGNATION OF ‘SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESS’
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow for the creation of a new corporate entity called a social enterprise business that would shield a firm’s executive management from shareholder lawsuits if they put pursuing a social cause ahead of maximizing profits. READ MORE

March 15, 2012
ENCOURAGING “SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES”
Corporate mission includes more than bottom line
Commerce Committee Vice-chair Rep. Gregory Haddad is sponsoring a bill (HB 5466) to create a new corporate designation called a “social enterprise business” to allow a corporation formed under state law to include a “statement of social benefit” in its articles of incorporation and bylaws. READ MORE

March 5, 2012
REP. HADDAD LOOKS TO MAKE STUDENT LOAN INTEREST TAX DEDUCTIBLE
State Representative Gregory Haddad is sponsoring legislation that would make interest paid on student loans for college deductible on Connecticut income tax returns. READ MORE

February 29, 2012
MANSFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TESTIFY AT CAPITOL
Rep. Gregory Haddad, who sponsored an essay challenge for 8th graders in the 54th House District, hosted Mansfield Middle School students Ethan Oliver and Kevin Sheehan at the State Capitol Tuesday February 28 as they testified before the Labor Committee at a public hearing on legislation sponsored by Haddad to increase the minimum wage. READ MORE

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February 17, 2012
MANSFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOLERS RECOGNIZED FOR CIVICS ESSAYS
Representative Gregory Haddad recognized 24 8th graders at Mansfield Middle School for participating in an essay contest sponsored by the state lawmaker. READ MORE

 

February 2, 2012
REP. HADDAD SAYS UCTV HAS A RESPONSIBLITY TO THE COMMUNITY
State Representative Gregg Haddad calls a UConn student-run TV station video that jokes about rape offensive and unacceptable. READ MORE

January 11, 2012
STATE GRANT IMPORTANT TO STORRS CENTER PROJECT
State grant awarded Mansfield for infrastructure improvements will help ensure the success of the planned Storrs Center project. READ MORE

January 9, 2012
MANSFIELD TO BE SERVED BY TWO HOUSE DISTRICTS
State Representative Gregory Haddad said that after the 2012 elections Mansfield will have two members of the House of Representatives serving the town. READ MORE