Archive for February, 2010
by: Michael Downes
February 24, 2010
The Choir of the Adademy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall gave a captivating, moving performance of the Star Spangled Banner at the opening of the session of the the State House of Representatives on February 24, 2010. The performance from the Catholic girl’s preparatory school located in Milford was arranged by State Representative T. [...]
by: Michael Downes
February 23, 2010
State Representatives T.R. Rowe (R-123), Tony Hwang (R-134) and State Senator Anthony Musto (D-22) effectively won a public hearing for legislation they are sponsoring which would revise Siting Council guidelines. More specifically the proposal would give the Siting Council greater leeway in the process of approval or denial of proposals for energy plants. The measure [...]
by: Michael Downes
February 12, 2010
Opinion by State Representatives T.R. Rowe and Tony Hwang
While the State of Connecticut continues to face a budget deficit north of $515 million, the majority in the legislature have repeatedly failed to do the job that they were elected to do. Instead of making the kinds of cuts needed to restructure state government at a [...]
by: Michael Downes
February 3, 2010
The bonds of trust between State Government and its people have been broken. The citizens of Connecticut deserve a State Government that is resident-friendly, provides exceptional service and operates in a more efficient and effective manner.
Please click this link to read my Common Sense Commitment to Connecticut.