Archive for July, 2009

Massive Tax Increases Not the Way to Help Connecticut

by: bsundie July 30, 2009

HARTFORD — Connecticut residents need jobs, not more taxes. Rep. Penny Bacchiochi is no fan of the latest budget plan offered today by the legislature’s majority party, a proposal that that would impose more than $1.8 billion in new taxes at a time when people can least afford it. The balanced budget plan from Bacchiochi [...]

Energy Season Assistance

by: bsundie July 29, 2009

On August 3rd, the Access Community Action Agency will begin taking applications for the 2009-2010 heating season. August 3rd and 4th will be dedicated to completing applications for homebound individuals. An appointment to apply for assistance is necessary. Early intake for the Energy Program is available again this year in the state [...]

House, Senate Override Veto of Correctional Safety Bill

by: bsundie July 20, 2009

HARTFORD — Rep. Penny Bacchiochi took a stand today for her constituents that work in state correctional facilities when she cast a vote to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would establish a subcommittee that would review policies on health and safety. Gov. M. Jodi Rell recently vetoed An Act Establishing a Correctional [...]

It’s Time to Prioritize

by: bsundie July 2, 2009