October 21, 2009

Norwalk —  State Representative Chris Perone (D-Norwalk) has been appointed by House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden) to serve on the National Conference of State Legislatures' (NCSL) Communications, Financial Services and Interstate Commerce Standing Committee for 2009 and 2010.
 
"I am honored by the appointment, and look forward to bringing my experience and interest to the discussion," Rep. Perone stated.  "Increasing internet access through broadband and wireless technologies is crucial to making our state more competitive in the areas of education and business. The internet is moving towards a more collaborative and social framework and by supporting this shift through the deployment of high speed internet access, research, academia and innovation in Connecticut will truly benefit.

Rep. Perone created the Connecticut Broadband Coordinating Council, which is currently applying for stimulus dollars in order to complete the mapping of the state's broadband infrastructure. When completed it will enable the Connecticut to determine where the need for broadband is the most acute. By improving the network, the state will be connecting schools, libraries, hospitals while helping small businesses.
 
House Speaker Donovan said, "I am confident that Chris will work successfully with other state leaders to put the best ideas and solutions into practice."
 
The National Conference of State Legislatures with offices in Washington, DC and Denver, Colorado, is a bipartisan organization that provides research, technical assistance and the exchange of ideas between state policy makers.