Newsroom 2012

December 20, 2012
REP. GODFREY TO INTRODUCE PACKAGE OF FIREARMS, AMMUNITION LAWS
The upcoming 2013 legislative session will see a comprehensive series of proposals focused on limiting access in Connecticut to high-capacity weapons, assault weapons and ammunition. READ MORE

October 10, 2012
DANBURY LAWMAKERS HOST FORECLOSURE PREVENTION CLINIC
Alternatives to Foreclosure Forum October 13 at WestConn Midtown Campus. READ MORE

September 27, 2012
FREE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION
Free foreclosure prevention clinic in Danbury Saturday, October 13th, 2012 - Clinic will offer homeowners information about the judicial foreclosure and mediation process along with guidance on preparing for court from the Connecticut Fair Housing Center. READ MORE

September 26, 2012
REP. GODFREY, GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCE $475,000 FOR AIDS PROJECT GREATER DANBURY
The money will go to purchase and renovate their administration building at 30 West St. READ MORE

September 21, 2012
NEW LAWS HELP SENIORS, GRANPARENTS, CHILDREN FACING ADOPTION
Godfrey is celebrating a new law on hospice care care that goes into effect Oct. 1 as his top priority during the 2012 session. READ MORE

August 22, 2012
TAX FREE WEEK: GODFREY GOES SHOPPING
Tax free purchases are expected to save consumers as much as $7.5 million statewide, especially on back-to-school shopping. READ MORE

July 11, 2012
DANBURY TO RECEIVE 58 NEW PRE-K SCHOOL READINESS SEATS
School readiness is a proven means of improving the educational success for young children. READ MORE

June 15, 2012
MANY GOOD BILLS PASSED BY LEGISLATURE
Overall, it has been a good term. A welcomed change. READ MORE

April 16, 2012
CONNECTICUT DEEP COMMISSION
Recently Ann's Place was visited by Connecticut DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty, Senator Mike McLachlan, Deputy Speaker of the House Robert Godfrey, Representative Joseph Taborsak and DEEP Communications Director Dennis Schain. The group toured our new facility and learned more about the services we provide to the cancer community. The incredible generosity and collaborative efforts of the construction trades industry and area donors in creating this special refuge for people living with cancer was highly visible. A special treat for the group was seeing the Phyllis Speidel Daffodil Garden, one section of the Marian & Hans Kretsch Meditation Gardens.

February 29, 2012
5TH ANNUAL FREE DENTAL CLINIC IN DANBURY
“CONNECTICUT MISSION OF MERCY” Event March 23 and 24 at WestConn. READ MORE

February 9, 2012
ARTS GRANTS FOR DANBURY
Danbury received $40,530 to sustain cultural programs and create jobs. READ MORE

February 5, 2012
WITH ECONOMY ON THE RISE, MORE TO BE DONE
The New Year has brought some good news: our economy is improving, employment is increasing, and state revenues are more stable.
Danbury News Times. READ MORE

January 25, 2012
REPS GODFREY, TABORSAK PROMOTE COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY AT WESTCONN
State Representatives Bob Godfrey and Joe Taborsak (D-109) encourage college bound students and their parents to attend College Goal SundaySM. READ MORE