Archive for May, 2009

Healthcare bills flawed, will drive state deeper into debt

by: mdillon May 26, 2009

The state House of Representatives voted recently to open up the state’s health coverage plan to thousands of municipal workers and non-profits. Citing the bill’s projected $70 million price tag, and expressing a hesitancy to get the state further into the health insurance business, especially where the legislation will set up a program of self-insurance [...]

Rep. LeGeyt supports ‘Silver Alert’ initiative

by: aayala May 15, 2009

State Rep. Tim LeGeyt (R-Canton) on Wednesday threw his support behind an alert system designed to help find senior citizens and disabled adults who go missing.
The bill creating a “Silver Alert” system received unanimous approval. The state Senate had already approved the legislation, which now goes to the governor for her signature, before it becomes [...]

Rep. LeGeyt, legislators recognize Avon doctor

by: aayala May 6, 2009

State Rep. Tim LeGeyt (R-Canton) recently presented a citation to Dr. Robert Greenstein on the floor of the House, in recognition of his years of service to the UConn Health Center.
Dr. Greenstein, an Avon resident, is retiring from his position as Director of the Division of Human Genetics. Under his capable and productive guidance, the [...]