Archive for June, 2009

Encouraging International Trade

by: jsantangelo June 22, 2009

In bipartisan fashion, State Reps. Jeff Berger, D-Waterbury, Mike Alberts, R-Woodstock and Pam Sawyer, R-Bolton, have gained approval of legislation to assist Connecticut companies in developing trade with emerging nations in Africa.
 
Berger is chairman of the legislature’s Commerce Committee, Alberts the ranking Republican on the Commerce Committee and Sawyer a sponsor of the legislation. Together, [...]

Visits with Brooklyn Middle School, Woodstock Academy students

by: admin June 16, 2009

State Rep. Mike Alberts visited with dozens of Brooklyn Middle School students and their parents at the Connecticut Invention Convention at the state Capitol in Hartford.
Rep. Alberts said he was impressed with the work and dedication of the students.
“I would like to congratulate all those who contributed to the Invention Convention. The inventions were absolutely incredible, [...]

Grants for Dairy Farmers Authorized

by: jsantangelo June 3, 2009

Rep. Mike Alberts applauded the legislature for approving a measure to create a grant program for milk producers. Alberts has been lobbying for aid to dairy farmers who are struggling with high costs.
The bill, SB 891, creates an account to assist milk producers and funds it with a two-year increase in the fee people pay, [...]