Archive for September, 2009

Cap And Trade To Hit State Hardest

by: abauer September 25, 2009

From: The Connecticut Post
September 25, 2009
In response to the opinion column submitted to the Connecticut Post by Mr. John Driscoll, I’d like to say that his concerns about the impact of Cap and Trade legislation passed by the Congress and signed by President Obama are well founded.
As a Legislator, I have been actively involved in [...]

Reps. Miller, Harkins Hail Passage Of Probate Restructuring That Retains Stratford Courthouse

by: abauer September 25, 2009

Hartford-  State Representatives Larry Miller (R-122) and John Harkins (R-120) today hailed the passage of H.B. 7001, legislation consolidating Connecticut’s probate court system, for maintaining a stand alone district for the Town of Stratford.
“This is a victory for Stratford, and I am pleased that negotiators saw the virtue of maintaining a single district for a [...]

Local Legislators Oppose Budget

by: abauer September 3, 2009

The Stratford Star
September 3, 2009
Legislators who represent Stratford on both sides of the political aisle were among those who voted against the budget passed Monday by the General Assembly in Hartford.
Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Tuesday the budget would go into law without her signature.
“I had hoped that given the supermajority Democrats’ refusal to make [...]

Rep. Miller Votes Against Anti-Jobs Budget

by: abauer September 1, 2009

Hartford—  State Representative Lawrence G. Miller (R-122nd) today issued the following statement on the passage of a budget containing $1.5 billion in tax increases by the House of Representatives:
“In nearly 20 years as a Legislator, I have not seen the House of Representatives take action as irresponsible as the budget passed by House Democrats today.  [...]