BETHEL — More than 40 people turned out for a state budget forum tonight hosted by Rep. Dan Carter and a few of his colleagues from the state legislature. Carter was joined by state Rep. David Scribner as well as state Sens. Toni Boucher and Michael McLachlan. Together, the lawmakers explained the state’s dire financial predicament: a $3.5 billion budget deficit. They also provided details of Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposal to close that shortfall, including an array of middle class tax increases. Malloy’s controversial proposal calls for roughly $1 billion more in government spending, leaving many residents questioning the governor’s call for “shared sacrifice.” Check out this news report published the Bethel Patch.
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Miller and Stratford Delegation to Host Town Hall Forum on Budget
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Transgender protection bill postponed: wtnh.com
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee recently postponed a controversial vote on the so-called “bathroom bill” which would allow transgender adults to use public bathroom and locker room facilities.
“If abused, this law could cause disruption or even assaults within a public rest room or public locker room,” Rep. Adinolfi said.
Nearly 60 people listened intently to the legislators on the stage at Wilton’s Middlebrook School Tuesday night. The focus of the presentation was the governor’s proposed state budget and alternatives to the tax increases.
Senator Toni Boucher (R-26) and Representatives John Hetherington (R-125) and Gail Lavielle (R-143) all agree there are some good alternative ideas to tax increases.
FALLS VILLAGE — Rep. John Rigby tonight joined state Sen. Andrew Roraback in listening to residents who hold opinions about the state’s fiscal situation and Gov. Dannel Malloy’s controversial budget proposal. Roughly 40 people turned out for the forum, held at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Check out this Register Citizen report about the event, which saw Rigby tell residents the governor and legislators should focus on reducing state spending — not tax increases.
More that 60 people showed up at a Watertown forum held Tuesday by Rep. Sean Williams and Senator Rob Kane and many residents who spoke groused that too many Connecticut lawmakers have relied on taxes and borrowing to keep the state going.
If you were unable to make the forum click to view Powerpoint presentation on the State Budget.
Watch the video for more.
Rep. Jason Perillo joined the Boys and Girls Clubs of Connecticut in a breakfast honoring the late State Representative Richard O. Belden who served for 33 years. Pictured (L-R) are Rep. Belden’s brother John, wife Bertha Belden, Rep. Perillo and Joe Andreana of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Connecticut. March 30, 2011.
State Representative Brenda Kupchick (R-132) expressed her support for legislation before the Judiciary Committee that creates the presumption that it is reasonable to use deadly physical force to defend oneself in the event of a home invasion. The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on the legislation last week.
“You can be pretty certain that when someone unlawfully invades your home they aren’t there to do good,” said Rep. Kupchick. “Placing restrictions on citizens from having the full ability to defend themselves and their families from physical harm is senseless. This measure will allow for the very reasonable assumption that your life is in jeopardy in the event of such a home invasion and that the use of deadly physical force is justified under the law.” Read More→
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