Newsroom 2011
November 21, 2011
2011 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR
Windham Superintendent of Schools Ana Ortiz and Rep. Johnson with 2011 Teachers of the Year at the recent Windham Schools Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
October 27, 2011
YES ON JOBS
Rep. Johnson voted for a bipartisan Jobs Bill today that slashes red tape & invests in small businesses. READ MORE
October 21, 2011
REP. JOHNSON TO HOST ENERGY EFFICIENCY FORUM
State Representative Susan Johnson is hosting an energy efficiency forum for local businesses and area residents on Tuesday, October 25th in Willimantic Town Hall. READ MORE
September 17, 2011
HEARINGS ABOUT IRENE TO START
Rep. Johnson said that the legislature will begin holding hearings investigating the quality and effectiveness of Connecticut's readiness and response to Tropical Storm Irene. House Democrats have set up Facebook and Twitter accounts to accept public comments and suggestions about experiences with the storm and the state's readiness for and response to it. READ MORE
September 2, 2011
CL&P HAS LEFT WINDHAM IN THE DARK
Representative Susan Johnson has called on the state Public Utilities Regulatory Authority to review the storm response of Connecticut Light and Power in the wake of Hurricane Irene. READ MORE
July 5, 2011
INTL BREAST CANCER EXPERTS AT CAPITOL
Representative Johnson hosted a Taiwanese breast cancer specialist at the State Capitol where they discussed recently approved legislation that will offer more coverage for breast screenings. READ MORE
June 30, 2011
TOWN AID WILL NOT BE CUT
Legislative Democrats reject the Governor's proposed reductions in municipal funding. READ MORE
June 21, 2011
INVESTING IN WINDHAM AND CREATING JOBS
Representative Johnson joined Governor Malloy in announcing $8.3 million in state funding a new medical center adjacent to Windham Hospital that will create an estimated 125 jobs. READ MORE
June 15, 2011
MAKING IT EASIER FOR CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS
State Representative Susan Johnson announced her legislation to make it easier for victims in car accidents to get their accident reports from the police passed the legislature unanimously. READ MORE
May 27, 2011
REP. SUSAN JOHNSON ON HEALTH CARE POOLING
Windham's State Representative Susan Johnson discusses a health care pooling bill that will provide Connecticut's municipalities and non profits an opportunity to save on their health care costs.
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April 15, 2011
LISTENING TO RESIDENTS ABOUT HEALTH CARE
State Representatives Susan Johnson and Gregory Haddad held a forum at Generations Family Health Center in Willimantic where they heard from area residents about the need for health insurance reform. READ MORE
April 1, 2011
TWO IMPORTANT SNAP (FOOD STAMP) CHANGES
We want to be aware of these as there will be many questions in the next few months about them. Starting April 1 (no it's not an April Fools Joke) SNAP benefits will decrease for most people - yes, less money for food. READ MORE
March 23, 2011
AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE
Every month, hardworking people all over Connecticut lose their health insurance coverage when they lose their jobs, when their employers stop offering it, or when they can no longer afford to pay for it. There is a solution to this problem—the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership. READ MORE
March 3, 2011
FREE TAX PREP & FILING HELP AVAILABLE
State Representative Susan Johnson is encouraging residents to take advantage of free tax preparation services offered by the Access Community Action Agency or online through the IRS Free File program. READ MORE
March 3, 2011
HEALTH INSURANCE BILL TO SAVE BUSINESSES & MUNICIPALITIES MONEY WINS COMMITTEE APPROVAL
Susan said that businesses, municipalities and the state all stand to realize significant savings if the Healthcare Partnership bill approved by the Insurance Committee today becomes law. READ MORE
February 14, 2011
SWEEPING HEALTH INSURANCE REFORMS PROPOSED
Healthcare Partnership, SustiNet, Healthcare Insurance Exchange
and State Prescription Drug Purchasing Discussed
Susan is working to give more residents—small businesses, individuals, non-profits and municipal employees—access to quality health care at lower rates. Today there was a hearing so Susan could hear the public's thoughts on the health insurance reforms she is proposing. READ MORE
January 17, 2011
POLITICIANS SERVE IT UP FOR CHARITY
Residents who ate dinner at Fred’s Brickhouse Café in Willimantic Sunday might have been surprised to see a familiar face greeting and serving them. READ MORE
January 3, 2011
REP. SUSAN JOHNSON PROMOTED TO SERVE AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE LEGISLATURE’S INSURANCE COMMITTEE
State Representative Susan Johnson was appointed Vice-Chairman of the legislature’s Insurance & Real Estate Committee by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan. READ MORE