Newsroom 2005
November 16, 2005
HOUSE PASSES MEASURES TO HELP MEDICARE PART D PARTICIPANTS
State Representatives Betsy Ritter (D-Waterford, Montville) and Kevin Ryan is pleased to announce House passage of a bill that will cover the costs of the new federal Medicare Part D drug program through June 30, 2006. READ MORE
November 8, 2005
REP. RYAN RECEIVES APPRENTICESHIP AWARD
State Representative Kevin Ryan is a recent recipient of the William Fitzgerald Apprenticeship Award in recognition of his support and commitment to Connecticut’s registered apprenticeship system. READ MORE
October 25, 2005
REP. RYAN RAISES CONCERNS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF US TRADE COMMITMENTS ON DRUG PRICES FOR ARIZONA RESIDENTS
State Representative Kevin Ryan met on October 20th with negotiators from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). As co-chair of the national Legislative Working Group on Trade and Prescription Drugs, Rep. Ryan sought to clarify how commitments made by the United States in recently concluded trade agreements might impact the ability of Arizona residents to get the drugs they need at prices they can afford. READ MORE
October 24, 2005
REP. RYAN RECEIVES 2005 LEGISLATIVE AWARD
State Representative Kevin Ryan was honored with a Legislative Award by the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association for his dedication and commitment to the interests of Labor and Professional Firefighters. He recently received the award at the biennial convention on Monday, October 17th at the Water’s Edge Resort and Spa. READ MORE
June 29, 2005
LAWMAKERS WELCOME STATE FUNDING FOR MONTVILLE PROJECTS
State Representatives Kevin Ryan, Betsy Ritter (D-Montville, Waterford), Tom Reynolds (D-Ledyard, Montville, Preston), State Senators Edith Prague (D-19), and Andrea Stillman (D-20) announced today that state funding was approved for two Montville projects in the amount of $1.8 million. READ MORE
June 24, 2005
COMMUNITIES TO SEE SLOT REVENUE INCREASE
New London County communities will see an increase in casino slot revenue this year and next year. READ MORE
June 24, 2005
EASTERN CONNECTICUT WOULD GET MORE SLOT FUNDS IN BUDGET BILL
House passes measure; Senate action pending
Hartford - A budget bill approved Thursday night by the state House of Representatives would significantly boost eastern Connecticut's share of slot machine proceeds from Foxwoods Resort Casino and Mohegan Sun. READ MORE
June 6, 2005
REP. RYAN HAILED BY CONNECTICUT EYE PHYSICIANS
The Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians (CSEP) honored Representative Kevin Ryan during a ceremony June 3rd in Southington. READ MORE
May 27, 2005
REPS. ORANGE, RYAN AND REYNOLDS ANNOUNCE SIGNIFICANT STATE FUNDS FOR STATE POLICE
Representative Linda Orange (D-Colchester), Representative Kevin Ryan and Representative Tom Reynolds (D-Ledyard) today announced the State Bond Commission’s approval of funding for improvements to State Police facilities in Eastern Connecticut. READ MORE
February 18, 2005
WAL-MART NOT OFF THE HOOK YET
Legislators Outline Proposal To Address The Retail Giant's Disregard For Child Labor Laws
Deputy Majority Leader Walter Pawelkiewicz (D-Windham); Rep. Kevin Ryan, the House Chair of the Labor Committee; and members of the House and Senate today outlined legislative initiatives targeted at Wal-Mart’s child labor practices. READ MORE