Newsroom 2008

December 11, 2008
REP. GODFREY APPOINTED DEPUTY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
State Representative Bob Godfrey was appointed Thursday by incoming Speaker of the House Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve as his Deputy Speaker for the next two-year term of the state legislature. READ MORE

August 29, 2008
PROPER STORAGE OF GUNS ESSENTIAL FOR PROTECTING CHILDREN
State Representative Bob Godfrey today highlighted a state law making it a crime to not properly store firearms and urged gun owners to ensure their firearms are properly stored. READ MORE

August 4, 2008
FUNDING APPROVED FOR SBHC AT ROGERS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
State Representative Bob Godfrey announced that $41,726 in bonding to be used for the creation of a school-based health clinic (SBHC) at Rogers Park Middle School in Danbury was approved at today's meeting of the State Bond Commission. READ MORE

June 23, 2008
REP. GODFREY APPLAUDS HOUSE OVERRIDE OF GOVERNOR'S MINIMUM WAGE VETO
State Representative Bob Godfrey today hailed the House override of legislation vetoed by the governor that will raise the minimum wage from $7.65 to $8.00 on January 1, 2009, and $8.25 on January 1, 2010. READ MORE

April 25, 2008
LANDMARK HEALTHCARE LEGISLATION APPROVED BY HOUSE
State Representative Bob Godfrey hailed the passage of legislation in the House on Wednesday that would achieve taxpayer savings and increase insurance to more people through the Connecticut Healthcare Partnership. READ MORE