creation of three additional domestic violence court dockets, school family and teen dating violence programs, and measures to ensure victims can remove themselves from dangerous and unsafe living environments. The Speaker's Commission on Municipal Opportunities and Regional Efficiencies (MORE) initiated a new approach to finding cost efficiencies through regional collaboration between state and local governments in Connecticut. Employee health insurance plans and school transportation agreements can now be jointly contracted and cities and towns can now take advantage of the negotiating power of the state's health plan for prescription drug coverage for their employees. During his tenure as Speaker in 2009 and 2010, Donovan brought forth a 2/3 majority vote, successfully overturning the governor's veto 15 times on important issues, such as Clean Elections (SB 551) Standard Wage for Certain Connecticut Workers (HB 6502) [] Establishment of the Sustinet Plan (HB 6600) Recognition Donovan has been recognized for his efforts by numerous groups, such as: The Purple Tie Award for "men who have taken a stand against domestic violence" by the Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis Inc.; The Mental Health Outstanding Advocate Award from the Region II Regional Mental Health Board; The CT Early Childhood Alliance Legislator of the Year Award; The Connecticut Family Resource Center Alliance "Friend of the Family Award;" The Connecticut Police Chief's Association Legislative Award; The Connecticut Voices for Children "First for Kids 2009 Legislative Leadership Award;" The Child Advocacy Legislative Leadership Award, was NASW's Legislator of the Year; Capitol Community College's recognition as an honorary member of Phi Theta Kappa, an international honor society.[3] Congressional campaign Donovan was a candidate for Congress for Connecticut's 5th district, which is being vacated by Democratic Rep. Chris Murphy, who is running for Senate. In May 2012, Donovan won the Connecticut Democratic Party's endorsement. His primary opponents were Elizabeth Esty and Dan Roberti. On May 30, 2012, Robert Braddock, Donovan's campaign finance director, was arrested by the FBI and charged with conspiracy to conceal the source of a campaign contribution. Donovan relieved himself of his duties as Speaker for a subsequent special session of the General Assembly, but has denied any knowledge of Braddock's alleged actions and has vowed to continue his campaign. On July 26, 2012, seven people where charged in federal court with influence peddling, including Braddock and Donovan's longtime aide Joshua Nassi. "What I didn't expect, what I'm practically speechless about, is that in spite of my hard-earned reputation