Newsroom 2014

October 1, 2014
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSESS CAN FILE AS OF OCT.
A Benefit Corporation (B-Corp) is a hybrid between the traditional for-profit business model and the nonprofit model. READ MORE

September 2, 2014
PROPOSED CL&P RESIDENTIAL ELECTRIC RATE INCREASE UNCONSCIONABLE
CL&P is attempting to make up a shortfall in their profit expectations on the backs of seniors and the hard-working families of Connecticut. READ MORE

August 13, 2014
GREGG HADDAD RECEIVES LEADERSHIP AWARD AND PERFECT RATING FROM ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
CT League of Conservation Voters Gives Haddad a 100% Score on Annual Scorecard. READ MORE

July 22, 2014
MANSFIELD COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS
The community playground planned for Mansfield is one step closer to starting construction. READ MORE

June 24, 2014
REP. HADDAD: "SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES" ESTABLISHED
The new law creates a Benefit Corporation -- a hybrid between the traditional for-profit business and a nonprofit. READ MORE

May 6, 2014
MANSFIELD RECEIVES $1.3 MILLION MORE IN STATE BUDGET
The additional resources will help pay for local services and hold down property taxes, Haddad said. READ MORE

April 29, 2014
CAMPUS SEX ASSAULT BILL PASSES HOUSE & SENATE
Rep. Haddad is proud legislation to further address campus sexual violence has passed. The bystander intervention training is an important piece to change people's attitudes and the culture of violence. READ MORE

April 29, 2014
INNOVATIVE APPROACH TO COLLEGE TUITION, "PAY IT FORWARD", SUBJECT OF LEGISLATIVE STUDY
"Pay it Forward" is an creative way to help students and their families better afford the cost of college. READ MORE

April 17, 2014
HADDAD'S UCONN STUDENT TRUSTEE BILL ADVANCES
After being approached by the leaders of the student body, Rep. Haddad championed the bill to create a new student alternate position on the UConn Board of Trustees. READ MORE

March 28, 2014
NORTHEAST LEGISLATORS PROPOSE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TOWNS
State Representatives Gregg Haddad and Mae Flexer voted in the Appropriations Committee on a budget adjustment bill that would increase state funding to 155 communities due to a proposed increase in municipal aid. READ MORE

March 24, 2014
REP. HADDAD RECEIVES 2013 AARP LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
AARP's Nora Duncan presented the award as recognition for Haddad's advocacy to attract social entrepreneurs and social investors to Connecticut that help address a variety of social concerns through business innovation. READ MORE