Newsroom 2011

December 21, 2011
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES STEAP AWARDS FOR CONNECTICUT COMMUNITIES
Montville, Griswold, Clinton, Deep River, and Branford Receive Funds for Capital Projects
Governor Dannel P. Malloy visited five Connecticut towns today to announce Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants for capital improvement projects. READ MORE

November 23, 2011
STATE EXTENDS TAX CREDIT TO WORKING POOR
The state has implemented a new income tax credit that will help about 200,000 low-income families and individuals, according to a release from state Rep. Kevin Ryan, D-Montville. READ MORE

November 23, 2011
REP. RYAN CELEBRATES NEW TAX CREDIT FOR WORKING FAMILIES
EITC Effort Pays Off. READ MORE

October 26, 2011
DEPUTY SPEAKER RYAN PLEASED THE LEGISLATURE PASSES JOBS BILL
Jackson Labs also Given the Thumbs Up. READ MORE

August 12, 2011
GOVERNOR MALLOY SIGNS BILL INSPIRED BY BOZRAH QUARRY ISSUE
Rep. Ryan bill on Quarry Regulations Becomes Law. READ MORE

July 9, 2011
BUDGET PROBLEMS SINK TRY TO HELP LEDYARD, MONTVILLE, PRESTON
Although relations between the tribes and surrounding towns are cordial and cooperative, the towns still feel the financial pinch from tribes taking land into trust and off local tax rolls. READ MORE

June 7, 2011
REP. RYAN VOTES TO ELIMINATE SURCHARGE ON UTILITY BILLS
Legislature says No to More Debt. READ MORE

May 25, 2011
QUARRY PROPOSAL IN BOZRAH RESULTS IN STATE REGS
Rep. Ryan Ushers Bill on Quarry Regulations Through the House. READ MORE

April 27, 2011
REP. RYAN LOOKS TO CLEAR THE AIR IN ALL WORKPLACES
Rep. Kevin Ryan hopes the recent passing of a bill through the Public Health Committee will mean smoke free workplaces across Connecticut. Building on successful legislation passed over the last several years, this bill looks to make every workplace across Connecticut free of smoking. Recently, the American Lung Association issued their "State of the Air" report. In it, exposure to second hand smoke is still listed as a cause of poor air quality in the state.

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April 27, 2011
DEMOCRATIC LAWMAKERS SUPPORT NURSES AT BACKUS
Ten Democratic state lawmakers have signed a statement supporting nurses at The William W. Backus Hospital in their efforts to unionize and calling on the hospital "to refrain from any illegal or unethical conduct against its employees." READ MORE

April 21, 2011
NORWICH REGIONAL HEALTHCARE FACILITY GETS BOOSTER SHOT FROM STATE
State Representatives Melissa Olson (D-Norwich) and Kevin Ryan joined Governor Dannel P. Malloy today to announce that the upcoming Bond Commission agenda will include $3.4 million for renovations, an expansion and new equipment for the United Community and Family Services Health Center in Norwich. READ MORE

April 21, 2011
REP. RYAN NAMED TO NATIONAL LABOR AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Rep. Ryan headed for national position on Economic Development Committee. READ MORE

March 30, 2011
KEEPING CONNECTICUT PLOWING FORWARD
Rep. Ryan named to regional agriculture committee. READ MORE

March 25, 2011
AN EMERGENCY DAM REPAIR HEADED FOR LEBANON
Shoring up a dam in Lebanon. READ MORE

February 7, 2011
DEPUTY SPEAKER RYAN PRESIDES OVER STATE HOUSE CHAMBER
Debut on dais successful
State Representative Kevin Ryan made his first appearance on the Speaker’s dais of the House of Representatives last Friday. Deputy Speaker Ryan presided over House approvals of commissioner and judicial nominations. READ MORE

January 20, 2011
STATEMENT OF REP. KEVIN RYAN RE: AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
“We’ve taken great strides forward in providing healthcare assurance to adult children, seniors and families. Taking a step backward is not an option and I thank our Connecticut Congressional Delegation for standing together.” READ MORE

January 11, 2011
REP. KEVIN RYAN LEADS GAMING STATES COUNCIL
Montville legislator named president of national organization
Montville state legislator Kevin Ryan is serving as President of the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), a national, non-profit organization that focuses on public policy related to gaming and educating state lawmakers about gaming issues. READ MORE