Senator McKinney Press Releases

Friday, November 20, 2009

Senate Minority Leader John McKinney Expresses Outrage at New Recommendations Delaying Cancer Screening for Women

Monday, November 16, 2009

Senator McKinney Receives Legislative Champion Award From the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Connecticut

Friday, November 13, 2009

McKinney & Boucher Recognized as “Environmental Champions” By the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters

Monday, November 09, 2009

Senator McKinney’s Statement Re: Governor Rell’s Decision Not to Seek Reelection

Monday, October 19, 2009

Senator McKinney’s Statement Re: Consensus Revenue Estimate

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Budget Passed, Deficit Remains,Legislature’s Work far from Finished

Thursday, August 06, 2009

Statement from Senate Minority Leader John McKinney on Republican No-Tax-Increase Budget

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Statement from Senate Minority Leader John McKinney on Latest Quinnipiac Poll

Thursday, June 04, 2009

[YouTube] Senate Republicans Hold End of Session Press Conference

Monday, April 13, 2009

A Responsible State Budget Starts with Reducing Spending

Friday, April 03, 2009

Statement from Senate Minority Leader John McKinney in Response to Today’s Democrat “Budget Update”

Thursday, April 02, 2009

[YouTube] Republicans Decry Huge Democratic Tax Increases

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

[YouTube] Do Nothing Democrats at it Again - Halfway through Session FY09 Deficit Still Looms

Thursday, March 05, 2009

Time Running Out to Get Serious about the State’s Budget Deficit

Monday, February 09, 2009

Sen. McKinney: Establish Statewide Rehiring Procedures; Increase Oversight

Monday, January 26, 2009

SENATE, ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE LEADERS UNVEIL EXPANDED BOTTLE BILL PROPOSAL

Monday, January 26, 2009

[YouTube] Senator McKinney offers amendment calling for further budget cuts

Monday, January 26, 2009

[YouMcKinney supports amendment calling for no new spending

Monday, January 26, 2009

[YouTube] McKinney says deficit mitigation plan falls short

Friday, January 16, 2009

The Legislature of Too Little, Too Late

Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Sen. McKinney Renews Call for State Inspector General Amidst Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Attorney General Blumenthal

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Statement by Senate Minority Leader John McKinney Re: Scheduled Vote on Deficit Mitigation Plan

Monday, December 15, 2008

McKinney Named Legislative Champion by Connecticut Community Providers Association

Monday, November 24, 2008

REP. DREW, REP. FAWCETT, SEN. MCKINNEY:FAIRFIELD TO RECEIVE STATE ASSISTANCE FOR SCHOOL HEATING

Monday, October 27, 2008

State Senator John McKinney Applauds DOT Decision to Forgo North Benson Road Overpass Project

Friday, October 10, 2008

Statement by Senator McKinney on Today’s Supreme Court Decision

Monday, October 06, 2008

Senator McKinney, Fairfield Fire Department Kick-Off Fire Prevention Week, Announce Acquisition of New Fire Safety Trailer

Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Statement by Senator McKinney on Comptroller’s Letter

Friday, September 12, 2008

Senators McKinney, Russo Call Upon Speaker Pelosi to Increase Heating Assistance

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Governor Signs McKinney Bill Inspired by Fairfield Residents

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Cut and Cap the Gas Tax [YouTube]

Saturday, July 05, 2008

McKinney Welcomes Governor’s Support for State Gas Tax Cap, Blasts Democrats for Excuses and Lack of Action

Friday, May 23, 2008

Statement from Senate Minority Leader John McKinney Regarding June Special Session

Monday, May 05, 2008

McKinney Leads Global Warming Bill to Passage in State Senate

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Fairfield Delegation Announces $450,000 STEAP Grant to Implement Streetscape Program and Building Renovations

Friday, March 28, 2008

$435,000 in STEAP Grants for Easton

Friday, March 28, 2008

$300,000 for Newtown’s Fairfield Hills Project

Friday, March 28, 2008

$450,000 STEAP Grant for Fairfield

Monday, March 24, 2008

Sen. McKinney To Host Teen Driving Forum At Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Statement from Senator McKinney on the Judiciary Committee’s Vote to Kill Three Strikes and You're Out

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Sen. McKinney Calls for 650 New Units of Supportive Housing

Monday, February 25, 2008

Sen. McKinney Testifies in Support of Sweeping State Ethics Reforms

Friday, February 15, 2008

Protecting Connecticut’s Economic Future

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Republicans Welcome Bipartisan Support for Elimination of Business Entity Tax

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Pimentel Appointed Chief of Staff to State Senate Republican Caucus

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

McKinney to Lead Efforts to End Homelessness in Connecticut

Monday, October 29, 2007

Senate Minority Leader John McKinney’s Statement on Passing of Former Gov.Thomas J. Meskill

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Senator McKinney Helps Secure $150,000 for Fairfield Museum and History Center

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Senator McKinney Appoints Senators Fasano and Roraback to Head New Senate Republican Leadership Team

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Senate Republicans Elect State Senator John McKinney, R-Fairfield as New Senate Minority Leader

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

McKinney Leads Senate Passage of Jessica’s Law for Connecticut

Thursday, May 17, 2007

McKinney, State Senate Vote to Ban Storm Shutter Requirement

Friday, March 09, 2007

Congressman Shays, Senator McKinney Call for State Office of Inspector General

Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Senator McKinney Cautions Banks Committee Against Over Regulating Connecticut Hedge Fund Industry

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Senator McKinney Applauds Governor Rell’s Nomination of Judge Chase T. Rogers for Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Senator McKinney, Representative Fawcett Seek Funding for Eagle One Rescue Helicopter

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Senator McKinney, Representative Drew Call for State Office of Inspector General

Thursday, December 21, 2006

McKinney, Roraback File Legislation to Ban Trans Fats in Connecticut Restaurants

Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Senate Republicans Propose Energy Rate Relief

Monday, December 18, 2006

Senate Republicans Move to Jump Start Land Conservation

Friday, December 08, 2006

Senate Republican Leaders DeLuca, McKinney Announce Committee Assignments for 2007-08 Session

Thursday, December 07, 2006

Fairfield Legislators, Residents Convince State Insurance Department to Reject Insurers' Requirement for Costly Storm Shutters

Monday, November 20, 2006

STATE REP. TOM DREW AND SEN. McKINNEY CALL FOR ALTERNATIVES AT CL&P UTILITY BRIDGES HEARING

Thursday, November 09, 2006

Senator Louis C. DeLuca Unanimously Re-Elected As Senate Republican Leader Sen. DeLuca Names Sen. John McKinney To Continue As Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Senator McKinney Again Calls For State Legislature To Create Office Of Inspector General

Thursday, May 11, 2006

SENATOR McKINNEY: WARDE HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SET TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING

Monday, May 01, 2006

SENATOR McKINNEY HAILS PASSAGE OF HISTORIC TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVES

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Senate Republican Leaders Ask Legislative Management Committee – Again To Discuss Committee Rules And Operating Procedures

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Fairfield Legislators- State Funds Set To Be Approved For Operation Hope

Friday, February 24, 2006

Fairfield Legislators Endorse Adult Autism Program

Monday, February 06, 2006

SENATE REPUBLICANS - 2006 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

SENATOR McKINNEY CALLS FOR SPECIAL SESSION TO ADDRESS EMINENT DOMAIN

Thursday, June 02, 2005

SENATOR McKINNEY VOTES TO BAN USE OF CELL PHONES WHILE DRIVING

Thursday, May 26, 2005

SENATOR McKINNEY VOTES FOR CLEAN CAR LEGISLATION

Tuesday, May 24, 2005

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS: SPENDING CAP MUST BE FOUNDATION OF ANY BUDGET AGREEMENT

Thursday, May 19, 2005

SENATOR McKINNEY VOTES AGAINST EFFORT TO REDUCE PENALTIES FOR CRACK COCAINE DEALERS

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS BLAST DEMOCRATS FOR DEFEATING HOMELAND SECURITY MEASURE

Thursday, April 14, 2005

SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADERS CRITICIZE DEMOCRATS FOR DEFEATING MANDATE STUDY

Monday, April 11, 2005

Senate Republicans Blast Democrat Anti-Business Proposals

Friday, March 18, 2005

SENATOR McKINNEY CALLS FOR AUDITORS TO EXAMINE ROWLAND EMPLOYMENT WITH STATE CONTRACTORS

Monday, December 13, 2004

Rep. Wasserman, Sen. McKinney Announce a $450,000 Low-Interest State Loan for Middle Gate School

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Senator McKinney Named Minority Leader Pro Tempore

Monday, November 01, 2004

Senator McKinney Calls for Transportation Summit

Tuesday, August 31, 2004

McKinney, Dickman, Stone, Tymniak to Welcome Governor Rell to Fairfield

Thursday, August 05, 2004

Sen. McKinney Named to DEP Commissioner Search Panel

Monday, June 21, 2004

Senator McKinney Responds to Governor Rowland's Resignation

Friday, June 04, 2004

Senator McKinney Calls for Investigation of I-95 in Response to Recent Shutdowns

Friday, April 30, 2004

Senator McKinney Blasts Metro-North Increase

Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Sen. McKinney, Rep. Wasserman Praise Choice of John Blawie to State Bench

Thursday, April 15, 2004

Senator McKinney's Clean Car Bill Sails Through Senate

Friday, April 02, 2004

Sen. McKinney Calls for Increased Funding for New Rail Cars

Monday, February 23, 2004

Sen. McKinney Renews Call for the Establishment of Inspector General Office

Monday, January 12, 2004

Republican Senators Issue Statement

Wednesday, October 01, 2003

Senator McKinney Champions Legislation for Clean Air

Friday, May 30, 2003

Senator McKinney & Representative Stripp garner Funding for Bradley-Hubbell House

Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Fairfield Legislators Announce $439,000 State Grant to Renovate Fairfield Public Library

Friday, May 23, 2003

Sen. Freedman & Sen. McKinney Propose “Hands-Free” Talking While Driving Legislation

Thursday, March 27, 2003

Democrats Kill Sen. McKinney’s Repeal of Newspaper Tax

Friday, February 28, 2003

Senator McKinney Calls for the Establishment of Inspector General Office

Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Senator McKinney Praises Indoor Air Quality Legislation

Thursday, May 16, 2002

SEN. McKINNEY WANTS INDOOR AIR QUALITY ADDRESSED IN SPECIAL SESSION