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Senate approves bill to expand fund’s scope
HARTFORD — The state Senate has unanimously approved an initiative to expand the state’s Biomedical Research Fund spearheaded by state Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr. (D-17). The initiative will expand the fund to include grants for studies into the cause and cure for strokes. Crisco said, in a statement, the debilitating result of strokes can... »
Crisco hails passage of bills in special session
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco (D-17), voted with a majority of his Senate colleagues to approve comprehensive budget implementation language ahead of the July first start of the new fiscal year during a special legislative session Tuesday. Crisco said, in a press release, the legislation is an annual exercise designed to help... »
State awards grants to local arts organizations
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph Crisco (D-17) reported recently state grants for four fine arts organizations within his district. The four organization that were awarded the grants are Oil Drum Art in Beacon Falls, Dandelion Productions in Bethany, The Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden, and Shakespeare Productions in Naugatuck Crisco said nearly 100 comparable... »
Crisco announces funds for repairs at O’Brien Tech
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph Crisco, Jr. (D-17) commended the imminent release of state funding for needed repairs to the heating system at Emmet O’Brien Technical High School in Ansonia. Crisco said in a prepared statement $9,000 will be allocated for boiler repairs and to remove and replace the sump pumps in the school’s... »
Crisco advocates for vo-tech system
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-17) recently spoke before a task force to advocate for the state’s vocational and technical high schools. The task force was convened earlier this year with the primary objectives of maintaining and strengthening the existing regional vocational and technical school system and developing stronger ties between... »
Hartley, Crisco welcome state grant for renovations at NVCC
HARTFORD — Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury will receive a financial hand from the state to help with renovations of Founders Hall. The state Bond Commission is expected to approve a $4.47 million grant to underwrite the design and engineering phase of the renovations when its meets Friday. The General Assembly originally authorized... »
Crisco hails signing of bone marrow bill
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) praised a new initiative on bone marrow compatibility signed into law by Gov. Dannel Malloy. Crisco, who chairs the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee, attended a formal signing ceremony at the Capitol Friday in which Malloy signed Public Act 11-88. Crisco said in a... »
Crisco calls for resolution on debt crisis
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) yesterday urged members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation, Gov. Dannel Malloy administration officials, legislative leaders in both parties, and constituents to join him with an urgent appeal to Obama administration officials and Congressional leaders to resolve the looming federal budget and debt ceiling crisis. Crisco, who... »
Crisco spreads message breast cancer screenings
HARTFORD — On July 5, State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) hosted Taiwanese breast cancer specialist Dr. Pai-Jung Huang at the state Capitol. Huang is Medical Director of the Taipei Medical University Hospital and is working to import for his country many of Connecticut’s breast cancer screening policies. Crisco, who is the Senate... »
Sen. Crisco hosting breast cancer specialist
HARTFORD — State Sen. Joseph J. Crisco, Jr. (D-Woodbridge) will host Taiwanese breast cancer specialist Dr. Pai-Jung Huang at the Capitol next week. Huang is Medical Director of the Taipei Medical University Hospital and wants to import for his country many of Connecticut’s breast cancer screening policies, championed by Crisco in recent years. Crisco,... »