Archive for March, 2009

GREENWICH DELEGATION BACKS BILL REQUIRING INFANT SCREENINGS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

by: jdooley March 26, 2009

HARTFORD-State Reps. Lile Gibbons,  Livvy Floren and Fred Camillo of Greenwich, today voted in favor of legislation that will require health insurance policies to offer that newborn infants be screened for cystic fibrosis to enable both parents and health care providers the earliest possible diagnosis.

Rep. Lile Gibbons announces State Grant for Pathways

by: jdooley March 19, 2009

HARTFORD- Rep. Lile Gibbons of Greenwich has announced the award of a state grant of $405,000 for Pathways, Inc.  a non-profit agency based in Greenwich that provides safe and affordable housing and supportive services for persons disabled by severe and persistent mental illnesses. The grant was awarded after a competitive application process by the Connecticut [...]

GREENWICH DELEGATION SAYS SAVE THE SAFE-RIDES PROGRAM

by: jdooley March 9, 2009

HARTFORD- State Reps. Lile Gibbons (R-150), Livvy Floren (R-149), Fred Camillo (R-151) and State Senator L. Scott Frantz today advocated for legislation to save the Connecticut Safe-Rides program which is in jeopardy unless the legislature grants an exemption to the teen driving laws.
Rep. Gibbons, who is long-time Transportation Committee member and Safe Ride advocate says, “Safe [...]