CT State Senator Boucher: The Budget That Everyone is Talking About
The budget hits jobs: The biennial budget will implement over $760 million in tax increases on CT employers including implementing a unitary tax, continuing the […]
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Wilton’s State Legislative Delegation Hosts Successful Town Hall Meeting
The Wilton lawmakers discussed the current state budget crisis and the major acts passed in the 2015 session, and answered questions from attendees about issues […]
Bethel American Legion Flag Retirement Ceremony was Held on June 14
“The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, […]
Today is Flag Day, the Birth of Our Star Spangled Banner
Today is Flag Day, a day to not only honor the birth of our Star Spangled Banner but to also honor the birth of the […]
Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Introduce Bill to Encourage Licensing Requirements for Handgun Purchases
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-Conn.) joined Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the Handgun […]
Before NDAA Vote, Murphy Urges Colleagues To Pass Amendment Banning Deployment of American Ground Troops to Iraq and Syria
Yesterday, Murphy, along with Schatz and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), introduced a set of new, forward-looking foreign policy principles to guide America’s role as […]
Metro-North and LIRR in Full Compliance with Federal Safety Advisory
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that as a result of work completed in March 2014 in response to the Federal Railroad Administration’s Emergency […]
Rep. Gail LaVielle: A Note on Loose Ends: Remnants of the 2015 Legislative Session
“Although both chambers of the General Assembly did vote by a narrow margin last week to pass a biennial budget (which I vocally opposed) a […]
Sen. Boucher: You Had Enough? Tell Gov. Malloy to Stop Tax Hikes
We need to put a stop to Connecticut’s new disastrous spending and taxing plan and urge Governor Malloy to veto this budget. Report by Paula […]
Rep. Dan Carter: Keeping the Public Informed on Cell Towers
“If signed into law by the governor, Senate Bill 568 (passed by the Senate on May 20 and the House on June 2) will have […]
Legislative Town Hall Meeting at the Bethel Public Library, June 24
Due to the popularity of a similar event held here in March, State Representatives Dan Carter and Stephen Harding, along with State Senators Toni Boucher […]
Trickle Down Effect of Big Businesses Leaving State Would be Devastating
“If GE were to leave our state it would truly be a disaster of epic proportions…it would trigger a massive economic earthquake with Fairfield at […]
For Artists, Arts Programs, Educators: Cultural Alliance of Western CT Hosts Regional Small Grant Info Session, June 11
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) has developed a new Regional Initiative Small Grant program (REGI) in partnership with its nine Designated Regional Service […]
Senator Boucher: Highest Retroactive Tax Increase in History is followed by the Second Highest Tax Increase
Boucher: “Insanity is the doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Report by Paula Antolini June 4, 2015 7:21PM EDT […]
Rep. Harding Applauds Bills that Protect Students and Young Adults
H.B.6907 co-sponsored by Rep. Harding, would safeguard Connecticut’s students against crippling debt by enabling the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) to refinance eligible […]
Senator Boucher: President Giulietti Working to Put Metro-North Back on Track
As the 2015 legislative session steams forward, major transportation initiatives are about to be voted on, including proposals that concern mass transit. Report by Paula […]
Senators McLachlan and Boucher: Raise Your Voices Against Tax Hikes
Call your legislators and governor. Legislative session only has five days to go. Report by Paula Antolini May 29, 2015 9:38PM EDT Senators McLachlan and […]
Bethel Fire Dept. ‘Old Forgotten’ 200-Year-Old Hand-Pumped Fire Engine Proudly Displayed in 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade
Watching the 200-year-old firetruck named “Old Forgotten” travel the route of the 2015 Bethel Memorial Day Parade down Greenwood Avenue, on May 17, 2015, had to […]
PHOTOS: Bethel Memorial Day Parade Was Spectacular!
The highlight of the parade this year was the 200-year-old hand-pumped fire engine “Old Forgotten,” displayed on a trailer by the Bethel Fire Department, a […]
Saturday’s Protest Rally Gains Much Support to Oppose the Proposed Crematorium in Bethel’s Clarke Business Park
A group of residents, including the business owner of Skyzone (in Clarke Business Park) Edward Kim and his son, gathered along Greenwood Avenue in Bethel […]
PHOTOS: Bethel’s Proposed Crematorium is Already Causing Many Businesses to Leave Clarke Business Park
Many businesses and residents are worried about health issues and property values in Bethel because of the proposed crematorium in Clarke Business Park. Will This […]
Boucher: ‘Voices Matter, Public Input Cannot Be Ignored.’ Getting Our State Budget Under Control
We made lawmakers on both sides of the aisle think seriously about what $2.4 billion in new taxes would do to our state. Report by […]
Attend the CREMATORIUM PROTEST RALLY Saturday, May 9, and Also Attend the CREMATORIUM PUBLIC HEARING Tuesday, May 12
There will be a protest rally this Saturday, May 9, at 1:00p.m. on the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Library Place (in front of the […]
Sen. Boucher: ‘We Must Work Together to Find A Different Way’
“This is a $2 Billion tax plan that will further drive jobs and people out of state. We must work together to find a different […]
Is the Bethel Proposed Crematorium Applicant McLoughlin Following Procedure Properly? A Recap of What Transpired at the Last Crematorium Public Hearing
“Right now this plan violates your own regulations,” said Attorney Neil Marcus to the P&Z, about the crematorium site plan. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Senator McLachlan Touts Alternative Budget to Help Vets, Hospitals, Needy Residents
Senator McLachlan said the plan, a Blueprint for Prosperity, is balanced, under the state’s constitutional spending cap, restores vital social service programs for the neediest […]
Murphy, Activists Celebrate Victory for Connecticut’s Elderly, Youth and Medical Communities
Bipartisan legislation signed into law will replace SGR formula, avoid a 21% cut in Medicare rates, provide funding to health centers and extend funding for […]
Today Republican Legislators Outlined ‘Blueprint for Prosperity’ Spending Plan
The Republican Blueprint for Prosperity, which is balanced under the spending cap, restores vital social service programs for the neediest residents, reforms taxes, and institutes […]
Nighttime Milling and Resurfacing, I-84 Eastbound and Westbound in Danbury, April to July
The milling and resurfacing of a 5.1 mile stretch of I-84 east and westbound, between exits 3 and 8, began on April 19 and will […]
Durbin, Murphy, Cartwright Introduce Legislation to Meet Demand for High-Quality Prosthetic Care for Veterans
Today’s legislative package is divided into two bills, the “Wounded Warrior Workforce Enhancement Act” and the “Wounded Warrior Research Enhancement Act,” to improve orthotics and […]