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CT launches $70 million accelerated workforce training program
Read this article on the CT Mirror.
What’s Next for Litchfield
A forum to examine the issues that will affect the future of our town will take place on Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m. at the Bantam Borough Hall. There will be a presentation on several of the important decisions ahead of us, including the path towards school regionalization, our choices concerning the aging Town Hall and Bantam Town Hall Annex buildings, the management of the Town’s debt, and decisions affecting the quality of the education we provide for our children.
There are many different points of view about these issues. The Litchfield Democrats offer this opportunity to hear and discuss them in an open forum, and seek out ways to work together to build the best future for our Town.
This gathering is family friendly, and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Alex Larssen, chair, at alexlarssen2356@gmail.com
Alex Larrson at Woodbury Festival – Photos
On Sept. 30, Alex attended the Woodbury Fall Festival to meet supporters and would-be supporters. Check out the photos!
Ben Vermilyea – scholarship winner
Ben Vermilyea was the winner of this year’s scholarship, which was made in memory of Diane Knox, longtime member of the Democratic Town Committee. Diane served on the School Board, Finance Board, and Board of Selectmen. Ben is pictured here with his certificate and the note he wrote to thank us.
Voting in the Primary, August 14th
Only voters who are registered as Democrats can vote in the Democratic Primary. To check your voter registration click here
Unaffiliated voters may change their party affiliation up to the last week before the Primary. To change, click here
and choose “change voter registration”, at Step Two.
HEALTH CARE BILLS – LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
HEALTH CARE BILLS – END OF LEGISLATIVE SESSION UPDATE.
Protection of essential health benefits into state law: H.B. 5210, now P.A.18-10, protects CT residents even if Congress or the Trump Administration eliminates these protections at the federal level. The bill also ensures coverage of preventive services at no cost to the consumer and bars annual and lifetime caps on coverage. The bill is awaiting Governor Malloy’s signature after passing the state House of Representatives by a vote of 114-32 and the state Senate by a vote of 34-2. State Rep. David Wilson voted NO. State Sen. Craig Miner voted YES.
Restoring Medicaid/HUSKY cuts: In the budget adopted just hours before the session ended, both the Medicare Savings Program for low-income seniors and coverage for HUSKY A parents were restored to 2017 levels. The budget passed unanimously in the Senate and by a vote of 142-8 in the House. The Governor is expected to sign the budget. Both Wilson and Miner voted YES.
Addressing the rising cost of prescription drugs: HB 5384 was amended substantially and ultimately passed unanimously in the House and the Senate. It is an important first step in controlling drug costs. The bill now goes to the Governor. Both Wilson and Miner voted YES.
Studying new public coverage options: HB 5463, which mandated a study of new health care coverage options for people not eligible for Medicaid, passed the House by a vote of 93-55 but was not taken up by the Senate. Wilson voted NO.
CONTROL DRUG PRICES – HOUSE TO VOTE ON HB 5384
HELP CONTROL DRUG PRICES TODAY – CONTACT STATE REPRESENTATIVES
Posted 4/27/2018
Connecticut residents are worried about skyrocketing drug prices. A recent poll shows loud and clear, they agree across party lines that they want their elected leaders to DO SOMETHING!
House Bill 5384, An Act Concerning Prescription Drug Costs, may be voted on in the CT House of Representatives Friday, April 27 or Monday, April 30. This bill is an important first step in addressing high drug prices. The House of Representatives needs to take action. Otherwise, we risk running out of time for Senate action before the legislature adjourns on May 9.
Contact your state representative RIGHT NOW and urge him/her to pass HB 5384 and send it to the Senate! Find your state representative here.
See this CT Mirror article – Clock Ticking on a Bipartisan Scramble to Curb Drug Costs – for more information about the bill and the need for action now!https://ctmirror.org/2018/04/25/__trashed-10/