Newsroom 2014

November 19, 2014
NEW BRITAIN LEGISLATORS WELCOME BONDING FOR EDUCATION, MENTAL HEALTH, AND TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS
Nearly $4.5 million total comes to New Britain for new construction, school upgrades, and bridge repair. READ MORE

September 18, 2014
REP. BOBBY SANCHEZ HELPS KICK OFF HEAD START ANNIVERSARY
Rep. Bobby Sanchez joined the National Head Start Association at the Human Resources Agency (HRA), of New Britain as the kicked off their 50th Anniversary. "I commend Head Start for their work, and congratulate them on their gold anniversary. Programs like this one are proof that investing in our children's future is well worth it." READ MORE

August 29, 2014
NEW BRITAIN LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TAKES THE "ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE" AT THE HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL CARE
New Britain's legislative delegation joined the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) today by taking the "Ice Bucket Challenge" at the Hospital for Special Care. READ MORE

August 28, 2014
NEW BRITAIN RECEIVES BROWNFIELD REMEDIATION FUNDS
New Britain Legislators Announce Brownfield Remediation Projects In New Britain. READ MORE

August 1, 2014
REP. SANCHEZ ATTENDS FUNDRAISER FOR 65TH INFANTRY REGIMENT MEMORIAL PARK
The New Britain park will honor the Borinqueneers - an army regiment from Puerto Rico who served during WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. READ MORE

July 22, 2014
APPLY TO BE ON THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE AND STATE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAITING LISTS
On August 4th the Department of Housing will be opening up waiting lists for both programs. Apply by August 18th. READ MORE

May 6, 2014
NEW BRITAIN RECEIVES YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION GRANTS
Along with other organizations receiving funds, the Greater New Britain Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Inc. Pathways/Senderos Center will receive $45,000 under the Office of Policy and Management's Youth Services Prevention grant. READ MORE

April 30, 2014
NEW BRITAIN LAWMAKERS CONCERNED ABOUT CITY’S EDUCATION BUDGET IMPASSE
Rep. Sanchez, together with the New Britain legislative delegation, signed a letter addressed to the city’s mayor expressing concern over an ongoing dispute between the city and the Board Education regarding a $4.4 million education grant that could have harmful budget implications. READ MORE

April 22, 2014
REP. SANCHEZ PROMOTED TO VICE CHAIR OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Rep. Sanchez has been promoted to serve as House Vice Chair of the legislature’s Education Committee. In accepting the appointment, Sanchez, whose son graduated from New Britain High School said, “As a father, I know too well the challenges we face helping our children navigate the education system, especially now with recent changes to education. READ MORE

April 11, 2014
REP. SANCHEZ HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF HOSPITAL LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS BILL
Rep. Sanchez praised House passage of a bill he championed that will require hospitals in the state to maintain qualified interpreters available for patients whose primary language is not English. The law applies to geographic areas where at least 5% of the population speaks a particular language and resides within the area served by the hospital. Current law requires hospitals to provide interpreters only to the extent possible. READ MORE

March 10, 2014
NEW BRITAIN NONPROFITS RECEIVE FUNDING
Several New Britain non-profit organizations received funding as part of the state's Nonprofit Grant Program. READ MORE

February 26, 2014
ACCESS HEALTH CT LAUNCHES SPANISH WEBSITE
Rep. Bobby Sanchez lauded the launching a new Spanish Access Health CT website targeting the Latino population. Open enrollment continues until March 31, 2014 and in-person assistance is still available at the AHCT enrollment centers in New Britain and other locations across the state. A list of upcoming enrollment fairs and a link to locate an in-person assister are available at www.accesshealthct.com. READ MORE

January 9, 2014
REP. BOBBY SANCHEZ LAUDS FUNDS FOR SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES
Rep. Bobby Sanchez lauded funding for New Britain schools that was approved at today’s State Bond Commission meeting. The $238,920 State Department of Education bond will go towards helping New Britain upgrade technology wiring in their schools. READ MORE