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    Weekly News April 4-8

    April 8, 2016

    This week, I attended a press conference to promote awareness of the Safe Haven law, which states that a distressed birth parent who is unable to care for their infant, 30 days or younger, may leave him or her with an employee at any hospital.

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    An Update on Concrete Foundations

    April 1, 2016

    Last night in Manchester, and the week before in South Windsor, I took part in forums to provide information to residents on next steps if they believe their homes' foundations are crumbling due to potentially faulty concrete.

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    MS CT Chapter Honors Lawmaker

    March 29, 2016

    The CT Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society recognizes Rep. Butler with its 2015 Connecticut Legislative Champions award. Butler, as House chairman of the Housing Committee, has a deep commitment to accessibility for all citizens.

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    $4.1 Million for Affordable Housing

    March 28, 2016

    New Britain is getting $4.1 million in affordable housing grants thanks to the state’s Competitive Housing Assistance for Multifamily Properties (CHAMP) program: 14 townhouse rental units in Columbus Commons and 11 efficiency and one-bedroom apartments for Friendship Service Center’s building on North Street.

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    Homeless Advocacy

    March 3, 2016

    During the 2016 Homelessness and Housing Advocacy event at the Legislative Office Building, Rep. Rojas heard from people who have experienced being homeless. He told advocates that state lawmakers hear their message loud and clear and called on them to talk to local officials about helping to end homelessness.

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