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Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications to launch concentration in user experience design in Fall 2015

Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications is expanding its master of science in interactive media program to include a concentration in user experience design (UXD).

Quinnipiac University students donate approximately 4.5 tons of food to four nonprofits in Greater New Haven

Quinnipiac University students donated an estimated 9,000 pounds or 4.5 tons of food to four area nonprofits through its seventh annual “Be Kind, Leave Food Behind” food drive.

William Kohlhepp appointed dean of the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University

William Kohlhepp of North Haven, associate vice president for faculty affairs, has been promoted to dean of the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University.

Sen. Fasano Fights for Taxpayers, Democrats Pass Budget with $2 Billion Tax Hike

Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven), Senate Minority Leader, voted against the state budget for fiscal years 2016-2017 negotiated by Governor Dannel P. Malloy and legislative Democrats behind closed doors. The budget, which passed the Senate late last night and now heads to the governor’s desk, includes a $2 billion tax increase, the second largest tax increase in state history.

Rep. Yaccarino Opposes Budget Loaded with Taxes and Spending

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R- North Haven) voted early Wednesday morning in strong opposition to Democrat-negotiated tax hikes. The proposed budget, which passed the House without a single Republican vote, and 11 Democrat votes, increases spending $784.5 million in the next year and increases taxes $1.5 billion in the biennium.

Fasano, Senate Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Excessive Force Bill

Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven), Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Kevin Witkos (R-Canton), and Senator John A. Kissel (R-Enfield), Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, applauded the Senate’s bipartisan passage of legislation that aims to increase police training and provides incentives to municipalities to equip police officers with body cameras while on duty and interacting with the public.

Senator Fasano Comes Down with a Case of Fradiani Fever

American Idol Champion and Connecticut native Nick Fradiani (right) visited the State Capitol on Friday, May 29.

Republican “Clean Election” Proposals Move Forward, Gain Bipartisan Support in House Vote

Republican legislative leaders applauded the bipartisan passage of an amended bill (Subst. House Bill No. 6749) in the House of Representatives that would implement a series of campaign finance reforms proposed by Republican legislators.

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Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Raises Awareness During National Stroke Awareness Month

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, designed to inform the public about the risk, prevention, and prevalence of strokes.

Proposal to create SMARD Awareness Day passes both the House and Senate

State Representative Dave Yaccarino’s and State Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano’s proposal to recognize and bring awareness to spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress or SMARD passed both the House and Senate on Wednesday.

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Rep. Yaccarino praises Veterans’ College Education bill

Connecticut’s veterans seeking to further their education will now have a better college experience through legislation cosponsored by North Haven Rep. Dave Yaccarino and signed into law Tuesday.

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Sen. Fasano & Senate Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Establish Urban Economic Development Programs

The Senate Republican Caucus recently celebrated the bipartisan Senate passage of a bill that will establish CT FAST Funds and CT EDGE, two programs that will promote sustainable job growth and economic development in urban communities.