Stratford Republican Legislators Propose “No Tax Increase” State Budget

Stratford Republican Legislators Propose “No Tax Increase” State Budget

by Michael Downes April 16, 2009

Representative John Harkins (R-120) Representative Lawrence Miller (R-122) and Senator Dan Debicella (R-21) have proposed an alternative state budget that avoids massive tax increases by cutting government spending, merging state agencies, offering an early retirement incentive program for state employees, freezing state employee salaries, and requiring state employee benefit concessions.The

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Replacement Work Begins on Moses Wheeler Bridge

by manderson September 15, 2009

Work on the first phase of the much-anticipated replacement of the Moses Wheeler Bridge that carries I-95 traffic over the Housatonic River between Stratford and Milford got underway the week of September 14 - 18, Representative Harkins and state Senator Dan Debicella have announced. The legislators worked to secure funding for the project and to make sure neighborhood concerns were taken into account in the design of the project.

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Rep. Harkins Honored by American Legion as 2009 Legislator of the Year

by manderson September 3, 2009

The American Legion Department of Connecticut has honored Representative Harkins as its 2009 Legislator of the Year. The award, which was presented to Representative Harkins at the Legion’s 91st Annual Department Convention July 10th, recognizes him as its 2009 Legislator of the Year, citing his “diligent and faithful service to the citizens of Connecticut as Ranking House Member, Select Committee on Veterans Affairs, Connecticut General Assembly, and for his steadfast support of the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund.”

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July 15, 2009

The Franklin Elementary School in Stratford has been awarded a $3,459 grant from the state Department of Education that will finance the acquisition of a new heated transport cabinet for the school’s lunchroom, Representative Harkins and state Senator Dan Debicella have announced.

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June 2, 2009

Stratford voters who live in Representative Harkins’ 120th Assembly District and would like to sound off on competing state budget proposals, the death penalty as well as local issues can register their opinions by going to Rep. Harkins’ website (www.repharkins.com)and responding to his new on-line survey.

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April 1, 2009

On April 1st, four 7th grade students from the Flood Middle School in Stratford showcased their talent at the 14th Annual Tech Expo held at the Legislative Office Building at the State Capitol in Hartford.

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April 1, 2009

State Representatives John Harkins and Lawrence G. Miller fielded questions about the status of local projects such as improvements to the Stratford Train Station and the replacement of the Moses Wheeler Bridge as well as possible tax increases on families, individuals and employers and anti-business bills pending before the state legislature at a recent Stratford [...]

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