Archive for September, 2009

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 [...]

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 [...]

Majority Democrats’ Latest Budget Spends, Taxes Too Much; Makes Bad Economy Worse

by: manderson September 1, 2009

The latest two-year state budget plan offered by the state legislature’s majority Democrats August 31st spends too much, taxes too much and will continue to stifle economic growth and worsen Connecticut’s unemployment rate, Representative Harkins said after the state House of Representatives voted on the plan.