HARTFORD — Connecticut House Republicans on Thursday assigned Wolcott resident Rob Sampson to three legislative committees. On Jan. 5, Sampson will begin his two-year term representing the 80th General Assembly District covering Southington and Wolcott. He unseated incumbent John Mazurek, a Democrat who served as assistant majority whip in the House of Representatives. When he takes office, Sampson will serve on the legislature’s Appropriations Committee, which handles matters related to budgets of state agencies, state employee salaries, pensions and collective bargaining agreements and arbitration awards for state employees. He will also serve on the Judiciary and Insurance & Real Estate committees. Read More→
Archive for December 2010
Rep. LeGeyt with the Westerling family of Canton
Rep. Tim LeGeyt Joins the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
Wal-Mart promises matching funds as State Rep. Tim LeGeyt rings the bell for charity
State Representative Tim LeGeyt, of Avon and Canton, raised $150.99 for the Salvation Army’s “Red Kettle Campaign” from 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 16th outside of Wal-Mart in Avon. Wal-Mart promised a dollar-for-dollar matching contribution bringing the total to $301.98 raised for the Salvation Army by Rep. LeGeyt’s volunteer efforts that hour. Through the Bell Ringing Across America program, Wal-Mart partners with the Salvation Army to promote the famous red kettle tradition of holiday giving.
Rep. LeGeyt with Connor and Alison
“I’m honored to be out here today volunteering for such a lovely American holiday tradition centered around helping the neediest among us. The Salvation Army provides for the poor and hungry both at Christmas and all year round. Their famous red kettles and silver bells on our street corners are truly part of our holiday season. I’m honored to be part of such a long standing tradition like the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign and thankful to Wal-Mart for generously agreeing to match my fundraising,” said LeGeyt.
The Salvation Army Red Kettles have been an American tradition since 1891 when a Salvation Army Captain in San Francisco sought to provide a free Christmas dinner to the area’s poor. Now, the charity serves over 35 million people world-wide to provide food, shelter, clothing and other assistance to the aged, ill, poor and unfortunate.
“The holiday season is about joy, goodwill towards others, peace on earth, giving, and being with the ones we love. I hope in the midst of all the hustle and bustle we remember to pause, reflect, give of ourselves and share the joy of this season,” said LeGeyt.
The Avon Wal-Mart is located at 255 West Main St. in Avon.
Rep. LeGeyt with Mrs. Roy of Avon
The town Daisy Scout troop spent two weeks preparing decorated Christmas Cookies for the Andover Senior Luncheon on Dec. 17, 2010 to present as gifts to those who attended. Rep. Pam Sawyer was a special guest at the luncheon. The scouts are (as pictured left to right) Elise, Maddy and Shae. The leader, Karrn Bullock accompanied the girls who were dressed in their finery for the occasion.
HARTFORD — State Representative-elect Richard Smith has received his committee assignments from House Republican Leader Larry Cafero. Smith, an attorney, will be sworn in Jan. 5 as representative for the 108th General Assembly District representing New Fairfield, Sherman, Kent and New Milford. Among the assignments for New Fairfield resident Smith is a seat on the Judiciary Committee, which oversees issues such as judicial procedures, criminal law, probate, probation, parole, estates, and judicial nominations. He’ll also serve on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee as well as the Planning and Development Committee. “I’m fortunate to have been appointed to two committees where I can offer substantial personal experience—Judiciary and Planning,” he said. “I’ll be able to hit the ground running there, and I’m looking forward to serving on the Finance Committee, where I’ll be in a position to get our state’s finances back on track and people back to work.”
HARTFORD- Oakville State Rep. Sean Williams (R-68) has been appointed by House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero to be the House Ranking Member (Republican Leader) on the legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, which is the tax-writing committee in the General Assembly.
Ducking Higher Taxes – WSJ.com
Oregon raised its income tax on the richest 2% of its residents last year to fix its budget hole, but now the state treasury admits it collected nearly one-third less revenue than the bean counters projected.
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Ducking Higher Taxes – WSJ.com
Oregon raised its income tax on the richest 2% of its residents last year to fix its budget hole, but now the state treasury admits it collected nearly one-third less revenue than the bean counters projected.
Click link to read more…
Ducking Higher Taxes – WSJ.com
Oregon raised its income tax on the richest 2% of its residents last year to fix its budget hole, but now the state treasury admits it collected nearly one-third less revenue than the bean counters projected.
Click link to read more…
With the new session of the legislature scheduled to begin on January 5, State Representative Laura Hoydick (R-120) has received her appointments from House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr. (R-42), as to which committees she will serve on during her first term.
Hoydick will serve as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Energy and Technology Committee which has cognizance on all matters concerning the Department of Public Utility Control and energy planning and activities.
She has also been appointed to the Banks Committee which oversees matters relating to banks, bank and trust companies, savings and loan associations, and credit unions. In addition Rep. Hoydick will serve on the legislature’s Insurance and Real Estate Committee which has cognizance over all matters concerning insurance law and real estate law.
“I deeply appreciate the Minority Leader’s confidence in me with his placing me as Ranking Member on the Energy and Technology Committee,” said Hoydick. “All of these committees have a tremendous amount of important issues that will come before them in the coming session. I look forward to meeting these challenges.”
Rep. Hoydick represents the 120th District which includes part of Stratford. Originally elected in a special election in March of 2010, she was elected to her first full term November 2, 2010.
Brian McCarthy and his son, Johnny McCarthy, 2, of Naugatuck, put money into the famous red kettle as Reps. Rosa C. Rebimbas holds it steady and David K. Labriola Labriola looks on.
State Representatives David Labriola (R-131) and Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70) stood outside the Naugatuck WalMart recently and rang the Salvation Army bell collecting money for the famous charity.
Last year, during a similar hour of bell-ringing, Reps. Labriola and Rebimbas collected $207.15 which Wal-Mart matched with a dollar-for-dollar contribution to The Salvation Army that brought the total for the hour to $414.30.
After shopping with her boyfriend James Munson, Natalie Polcari, of Naugatuck, puts her donation into the Salvation Army kettle as Reps. Rosa C. Rebimbas and David K. Labriola look on.
Connecticut House Republicans
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- Rep. Carter meets with Bethel students in Hartford May 21, 2013
- Representative Brenda Kupchick Welcomes Fairfield Student Anastasia Mardovina to the Capitol May 21, 2013
- Carpino at Portland Family Fitness Day May 20, 2013
- Yaccarino Joins Students, Teachers for Trail Clean Up May 20, 2013
- Rep. Wood Recognizes Ron Hammer at State Capitol May 20, 2013
- Join Us for the Return of the Brass Mill Hubs to Hamilton Park May 20, 2013
- O’Dea Supports Bill to Give Diplomas to Vietnam Vets May 20, 2013
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