Newsroom 2013

December 13, 2013
WE ARE NEWTOWN
The kindness shown by so many people who stand with the Newtown families make me proud to live in this community we call Connecticut. READ MORE

December 6, 2013
WINDHAM SENIOR CENTER PART OF MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION
Windham's new senior citizen and community center is one step closer to becoming a reality. READ MORE

November 27, 2013
JOHNSON CALLS ON RETAILERS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING TO INCREASE WORKER WAGES
Susan Johnson and other legislators railed against businesses opening on Thanksgiving day for not paying employees more to be at work and away from family this holiday. Walmart, Staples, Macy’s and Target are among the stores that will be open. Johnson and others support legislation that would curtail opening on Thanksgiving without increasing the pay of their workers. READ MORE

November 15, 2013
SUSAN JOHNSON APPLAUDS INVESTMENTS IN EDUCATION
Windham receives technology grants as investment in education to support new Common Core State Standards. READ MORE

October 16, 2013
REP. SUSAN JOHNSON TO HOLD CONSTITUENT OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, October 24th at The Windham Town Hall Meeting Room, 979 Main Street in Willimantic, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. READ MORE

October 11, 2013
1st PANDAS AWARENESS DAY IN CT
Johnson urges the medical community and the public to help children be correctly diagnosed and treated to end unnecessary suffering. READ MORE

August 5, 2013
WINDHAM HOSPITAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER GRAND OPENING
Rep. Susan Johnson and other officials attended the ceremonial ribbon cutting to open state-of-the-art facility. READ MORE

July 26, 2013
SENIOR SCAMS: NO, HER GRANDSON WAS NOT IN JAIL
When Congressman Joe Courtney was contacted by an elderly woman who said she'd received a call that her grandson was in jail and needed money, he decided to investigate. READ THE HARTFORD COURANT ARTICLE

July 19, 2013
GOVERNOR SIGNS ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE BILL
Susan Johnson who co-sponsored the bill, congratulates Governor Malloy at the ceremonial bill signing for Public Act 13-174 on July 19th.

July 12, 2013
REP. SUSAN JOHNSON APPLAUDS GOV. MALLOY SIGNING PUBLIC HEALTH BILLS
"I am very pleased to see these bills signed into law. The Public Health Committee plays a significant role in shaping the policies affecting the health and well-being of Connecticut residents and the hard work that goes into making good legislation is reflected in these bills," said Rep. Johnson. READ MORE

June 21, 2013
WINDHAM REGIONAL COMMUNITY COUNCIL RECEIVES STATE BONDING
The $814,500 in bonding will help retire the council's mortgage debt and free up funds for additional programs. READ MORE

June 4, 2013
REP. JOHNSON’S BARBERSHOP APPRENTICESHIP BILL PASSED
This is a program aimed directly at job growth. One that will also help cash strapped students work under the supervision of a licensed professional barber. READ MORE

June 3, 2013
REP. JOHNSON NAMED "CHILDREN'S CHAMPION"
Susan Johnson was honored June 3 by the CT Early Childhood Alliance, a statewide membership and advocacy organization committed to improving developmental outcomes in the areas of learning, health, safety and economic security for children ages birth through eight. READ MORE

May 24, 2013
JOHNSON'S ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE TASK FORCE BILL PASSES HOUSE
The new Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease will study the care provided to patients and make recommendations to improve services, provider coordination, case management and placement. The bill is awaiting action in the State Senate. READ MORE

March 6, 2013
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE TO HOLD MIDDLETOWN HEARING
Middletown will play host to the Public Health Committee where bills on mental health, Lyme disease and immunizations will be heard. READ MORE

January 11, 2013
JOHNSON TO CHAIR PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE
"I'm honored to have been chosen to serve as Chair of the Public Health Committee." READ MORE