Gresko Fights Ella Grasso Center Closing
March 24, 2016Rep. Joe Gresko joins his legislative colleagues representing Stratford in opposing the planned closure of the residential operations at the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, which serves clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
$2 Million For Hubbell Electric Heating
March 24, 2016Rep. Joe Gresko announces the State Bond Commission’s approval of a $2 million financial assistance package for Stratford’s Hubbell Electric Heater’s proposed expansion and job creation project.
Gresko Opposes Hospital Funding Cuts
March 16, 2016Rep. Joe Gresko joins his legislative colleagues, hospital administrators, employees and patients to oppose the withholding of Medicaid funds from Connecticut hospitals.
New 800 Helpline for opioid addiction services
March 11, 2016Opioid addiction is a serious problem. Fortunately there's help. Here's a new number for people to call: 1-800-563-4086
Callers will be linked to walk-in assessment centers 24/7. Callers also will get a follow-up call by trained staff to determine if they were able to connect to necessary services.
Bill To Fight Opioid Epidemic Advances
March 4, 2016New legislation (HB 5053) requires that municipalities update their existing emergency medical services plan to ensure that the primary emergency response provider on the scene of an emergency call is equipped with and prepared to administer the overdose reversing drug naloxone and has been appropriately trained to do so. It also prohibits commercial health carriers from requiring prior authorization for coverage of naloxone.
Gresko Appears On Meet The Leaders
March 3, 2016Rep. Joe Gresko of Stratford discusses issues facing the state and his town on Cablevision’s public affairs program, Meet The Leaders.
Gresko Joins Forum On Opioid Epidemic
March 3, 2016Representative Joe Gresko and his legislative colleagues discuss the epidemic of opioids and what needs to be done to combat the nationwide problem during a forum he helped organize in Shelton.
Gresko Applauds Grant For Army Plant
February 12, 2016Rep. Joe Gresko of Stratford applauded a $200,000 state grant approved for continuing the investigation of needed site cleanup at the former Army Engine Plant located at 550 Main Street in Stratford.