More than two dozen leaders—mayors and first selectmen—from communities throughout the state were at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 27 for a roundtable discussion organized by House Republicans. Municipal leaders such as Canton First Selectman Richard Barlow gave legislators suggestions about how they could make life easier for their communities in the face of the [...]
House Republicans offer deeper cuts to ease deficit; Democrats add more spending amid budget crisis
During a legislative session on Jan. 14, House Republicans attempted to reduce the state’s mounting deficit by $185 million, $54 million more than the Democratic proposal, which also added $274,000 in hidden spending that will only worsen the state’s fiscal crisis.
Republican [...]
Unemployed residents who have used their 20 weeks of federally extended jobless benefits are eligible for 13 more weeks of compensation. The extension applies to job-seekers who have used their initial 26 weeks of state unemployment insurance and the 20 weeks of federal benefits are now eligible for a “Second-Tier” of 13 weeks, the governor’s [...]
State Rep. Tim LeGeyt (R-Canton) will join his Legislative Republican colleagues in offering a compromise proposal during Wednesday’s legislative session requiring an arbitrated union contract with an $87 million price tag to be part of budget negotiations instead of allowing the corrections officers’ pact to become law within the next 30 days, absent legislative approval.
“With [...]
On Jan. 7, along with 150 of my newly-found colleagues who make up the State House of Representatives, I will be honored take a front row seat to history that dates back to the founding of Connecticut.That is the day that I will take the oath of office along with all my fellow lawmakers.
Connecticut truly [...]
Representative Tim LeGeyt was sworn in today as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 17th District which includes the towns of Avon and Canton. The swearing-in took place during the legislature’s Opening Day ceremonies which included remarks from Governor M. Jodi Rell.
Representative-Elect Tim LeGeyt has been appointed to the following committees for the 2009-20011 term of the Connecticut House of Representatives.
Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Education
Public Health
