Godfrey Joins with Common Cause and U.S. Sen. Blumenthal for Voting Rights
February 8, 2019U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Rep. Bob Godfrey, State Rep. Gregg Haddad, State Sen. Mae Flexer, Common Cause in Connecticut and several other advocacy groups held a press conference to convey support for legislation to enact bills that further protect voting rights.
Senate and House Democrats Announce 2019 Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2019Today, Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. The legislative package focuses on establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training and the state’s workforce pipeline, supporting small businesses, making prescription drugs more affordable, creating a Green New Deal for Connecticut and increasing access to the ballot box.
Rep. Godfrey Joins Judiciary Committee on Announcement of Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence
February 1, 2019State Representative Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury) joined Judiciary Committee co-chairs Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-Bridgeport) and Sen. Gary Winfield (D-New Haven) along with several legislative colleagues from both parties and activists to announce legislation the committee would take on to reduce gun violence and make Connecticut communities safer.
New State Measure to Help Federal Workers
January 22, 2019For over a month, many federal employees have been reporting to work and performing their duties - without pay.
The government shutdown affects at least 1,500 Connecticut workers and they are struggling to pay their bills while they wait for their paychecks to resume.
Resources for Federal Employees
January 17, 2019The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.
Rep. Godfrey Appointed As Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore
January 7, 2019State Representative Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury) was re-appointed as Deputy Speaker Pro-Tempore for the 2019 Legislative Session, which will convene Wednesday, January 9. He was also re-appointed to the Judiciary Committee, Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management.
Let's Celebrate Small Business Saturday
November 16, 2018Merchants across Connecticut are getting ready for this year’s Small Business Saturday – a perfect time after Thanksgiving to shop for the holiday season while patronizing smaller stores in our own community and helping the local economy.
It's Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
October 25, 2018Flu season is officially off and rolling, which means one thing – it’s time to get your flu shot!