Archive for April, 2010

Republicans Warn Dems: Don’t Waste This Money

by: jbazinet April 30, 2010

Republicans held a press conference today announcing their “cautious optimism” after hearing OFA’s projected tax return revenue estimates came in higher than anticipated.  They warned, however, that Democrats should not plan on using this new found money to create new programs with the money instead being used to pay down the massive state debt. Connecticut [...]

Candelora Reacts: Democrats Approve Hotel Tax Increase

by: Maximum Lawman April 29, 2010

State Rep. John Hetherington on Jobs…

by: jdooley April 29, 2010

House Republicans Propose Job Creation Legislation

by: Doña Derecha April 28, 2010

Republicans in the General Assembly during a debate on establishing a new budgetary commission, proposed an amendment to immediately stimulate Connecticut’s long-suffering job market by repealing the business entity tax, creating a small business revolving loan fund, providing a job creation tax credit for hiring off the unemployment roles, requiring a jobs impact statement to [...]

Watch Cafero Speak about Accountability in Government

by: Maximum Lawman April 27, 2010

Rep. Larry Cafero, leader of Connecticut’s House Republicans, weighs in on a bill that sought to create another layer of state government — something that address the needs of children during this economic recession.

Rep. Alberts discusses the state’s budget

by: jdooley April 27, 2010

Hetherington Cleans up the Norwalk River

by: jdooley April 26, 2010

State Rep. John Hetherington participates in the Norwalk River clean-up in Merwin Meadows Park in Wilton with the Mianus Chapter of Trout Unlimited in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Williams Helps Honor Watertown-Area Veterans

by: Maximum Lawman April 21, 2010

Rep. Sean Williams this week participated in a ceremony to honor World War II veterans. Check out video from the event:

Rep. Cafero outlines the House Republicans’ 2011 Budget

by: Maximum Lawman April 16, 2010

HARTFORD –  House Republican Leader Rep. Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr., outlines the House Republicans’ plan to erase the more than $700 million deficit Connecticut will face in the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The plan eliminates the deficit without increasing your taxes and does so by adhering to several Common Sense principles every family [...]

House Republicans Offer Solution to Looming Budget Deficit

by: Maximum Lawman April 15, 2010

House Republicans have a plan to erase the more than $700 million deficit Connecticut will face in the new fiscal year beginning July 1—without increasing your taxes. They pitched their plan today during a news conference at the Capitol, where House Republican Leader Larry Cafero backed by Rep. Vin Candelora (pictured) and others insisted super-majority [...]