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Conroy backs anti-blight efforts
HARTFORD — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) supported legislation, which was approved May 1 by the state House of Representatives, that is designed to make it easier for towns to fine absentee property owners who don’t maintain their properties. “Blight drags down the property values of entire neighborhoods,” Conroy said in a statement. “Property... »
Conroy hails bill to establish a Livable Communities Initiative
HARTFORD — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) hailed House passage last week of legislation that would establish a Livable Communities Initiative to help towns become more “senior-friendly” as the population of the state ages. The legislation, co-sponsored by Conroy, requires the Commission on Aging to establish a Livable Communities Initiative to serve as a... »
Legislators address business community
NAUGATUCK — Local legislators touched on an array of topics during the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Breakfast last week. However throughout the morning the discussion kept returning to the state’s financial situation and how businesses are treated in Connecticut. “There’s so much that needs to get done,” state Rep. Rosa Rebimbas (R-70)... »
Federal officials back bill sponsored by Conroy
HARTFORD — On Tuesday, federal officials backed legislation authored by State Representative Theresa Conroy (D-105). The bill, HB 6391, would remove the requirement that advanced practice registered nurses practice in collaboration with a licensed physician. In a letter to Conroy, who is an advanced practice registered nurse and serves on the legislature’s Public Health... »
Conroy welcomes funding for NVCC
HARTFORD — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) welcomed the state Bond Commission’s recent approval of funding for Naugatuck Valley Community College. As part of an $18 million effort to finance new and replacement equipment for 12 community colleges across the state, NVCC will receive $505,000. “NVCC provides quality education to people across the Valley,”... »
Conroy calls for study of breast cancer rate
HARTFORD — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) has introduced legislation to commission a study of breast cancer rates in Connecticut. Conroy became aware that the state ranks number two in the country for incidences of breast cancer as board member of Seymour Pink, Inc., according to a release issued by her office. “As a... »
Conroy to meet with constituents
SEYMOUR — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) will meet with constituents Thursday. The session will provide residents with an opportunity to discuss any issues and concerns one on one with Conroy as the 2013 legislative session gets under way. The session will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Flaherty Room of... »
Local legislators named to manufacturing caucus
HARTFORD — State representatives Theresa Conroy (D-105) and Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) have been named to the General Assembly’s manufacturing caucus. The caucus is a group of lawmakers focused on job growth and improving training in the field of manufacturing. “Manufacturing is such a vital part of the state’s economy,” Conroy said in a statement.... »
Task force to hold public hearings
HARTFORD — The legislature’s Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety is holding a series of public hearings in the days ahead. The task force was created to help channel the flow of ideas and initiatives prompted by the Newtown shootings in December. The task force will conduct a review of current... »
Conroy addresses higher education at breakfast
WATERBURY — State Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-105) spoke on the importance of investing in higher education during Naugatuck Valley Community College’s legislative forum in Waterbury. Conroy said, during the Jan. 18 forum, it’s especially vital to invest in the state’s 17 institutions in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. “Naugatuck Valley Community College has... »