Rep. Godfrey Testifies on Altered Photo Use Legislation
February 27, 2019State Representative Bob Godfrey testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee Wednesday afternoon in support of legislation that seeks to require the disclosure of altered photos used in campaign literature, regardless of medium.
Thomas Saadi's Confirmation as Commissioner of the State Department of Veterans Affairs
February 21, 2019Former Danbury City Council member Thomas Saadi was confirmed as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Wednesday, February 20.
Lawmakers Discuss Priorities with Governor Lamont
February 15, 2019I joined with colleagues who share my views on issues that I talked about during last fall’s elections. We met with Governor Lamont to talk about the mandate you gave me this past November: a $15 an hour minimum wage, universal paid family medical leave, the equitable legalization of marijuana, and an economy and society that works for every Connecticut resident.
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.