Archive for February, 2010

Rep. Rowe Brings Lauralton Hall Choir to House Chamber

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. [...]

Rowe, Hwang and Musto Win Hearing on Siting Council / Fuel Cell Plant Bill

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 [...]

Budget Deficit Solutions Require Leadership

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 [...]

A Common Sense Commitment to Connecticut

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.