April 21, 2011

REP. RYAN NAMED TO NATIONAL LABOR
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

State Representative Kevin Ryan has been appointed by Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on the National Council of State Legislature’s Labor and Economic Development Committee.

The NCSL Labor and Economic Development Committee is one of 12 standing committees of the National Conference of State Legislatures responsible for issues related to labor, employment, workforce and economic development, international trade and cultural affairs. The committee educates Congress and federal agencies about state concerns related to federal actions that impact the states, based on policy positions adopted by the states through NCSL's policy process.

“Few issues are as important to me as the economic development” said Rep. Ryan.

“I look forward meeting other legislators from across the nation, exchanging ideas and bringing them back to Connecticut.”

The National Conference of State Legislatures is a bipartisan organization that serves legislators and staffs of all states, commonwealths and territories. NCSL provides research, technical assistance and opportunities for policymakers to exchange ideas on the most pressing state issues and advocate for the interests of states in the American federal system.

“Rep. Ryan’s state legislative experience will allow him to represent Connecticut well as he undertakes this exciting challenge,” said Speaker Donovan. “I am confident Kevin’s work on this committee will strengthen the work of the NCSL while protecting Connecticut's economic development interest at the national level.”

Rep. Ryan is in his 10th term from the 139th District and serves as a Deputy Speaker of the House.