Newsroom 2011

November 23, 2011
REP. MUSHINSKY CELEBRATES NEW TAX CREDIT FOR WORKING FAMILIES
State Representative Mary Mushinsky celebrated Tuesday with advocates from across the state, including the governor and the Connecticut Association for Human Services, the implementation of Connecticut’s Earned Income Tax Credit (CT-EITC) for working families. READ MORE

November 18, 2011
REP. MUSHINSKY HONORED BY LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS FOR 100% PRO-ENVIRONMENTAL VOTING
State Representative Mary Mushinsky has been recognized by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for her 100% support of environmentally beneficial legislation during the 2011 legislative session. READ MORE

October 27, 2011
ACE WORLD WAR I FIGHTER PILOT FROM WALLINGFORD FINALLY GETS RECOGNITION
Maj. Raoul Lufbery of Wallingford honored at road-naming ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 22. READ MORE

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May 12, 2011
IN-STATE TUITION BILL HELPS WALLINGFORD STUDENTS
Shortly after the passage of the In-State Tuition Bill, Rep. Mary Mushinsky tells the story of promising young Wallingford students who would be denied an education if not for this legislation. The bill grants in-state tuition rates to undocumented Connecticut high school students who have been accepted to in-state colleges. There is no fiscal impact to the state and all participating students must also begin the process of becoming documented state citizens.

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March 2, 2011
60% OF WORKERS IN 4 CONN. PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES DON'T TEACH
An analysis by the legislature’s Program Review and Investigations Committee found that more than half of the full-time employees in the Connecticut State University System are not in the classroom. READ MORE

February 15, 2011
LAWMAKERS PUSH BILL FOR VETERANS ID CARDS?
Two area lawmakers are co-sponsors of a bill to issue an official photo identification card for the state’s war veterans. READ MORE