Archive for January, 2009

Rep. Klarides Sets Office Hours for Residents

by: Michael Downes January 29, 2009

HARTFORD – Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-114) has announced office hours for the residents of Orange, Derby and Woodbridge.
WOODBRIDGE
Tuesday, February 24th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Woodbridge Town Hall, Central Meeting Room
 
ORANGE
Tuesday, February 10th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Orange Town Hall, First Selectman’s Office
 
DERBY
Tuesday, February 17th – 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Derby City [...]

Klarides Attends Budget Discussion With Local Leaders

by: Michael Downes January 29, 2009

Cash-strapped municipalities like Woodbridge, Orange and Derby need relief from the state as they prepare municipal budgets at a time when revenues are declining and more people are seeking critical services towns provide, chief elected officials from around the state said at a budget roundtable at the State Capitol Tuesday.
After the forum, Deputy Republican Leader [...]

Klarides, House Republicans Offer Deeper Cuts to Ease Deficit

by: Michael Downes January 21, 2009

Deputy House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-114) along with House Republicans today voted to reduce the state’s mounting deficit by more than $185 million, $54 million more than Democrats who added an additional $250,000 in last-minute spending that will only add to the state’s fiscal crisis.Republican lawmakers also proposed cutting their own legislative pay by [...]

Unemployment Benefits Expanded an Additional 13 Weeks

by: bsundie January 15, 2009

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 [...]