Archive for January, 2009

Giegler Hosts Mayors, First Selectmen at Budget Roundtable

by: admin January 27, 2009

HARTFORD- State Representative Janice R. Giegler, who represents Danbury and New Fairfield, along with House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., will host a budget roundtable discussion for local elected leaders from around Connecticut on Tuesday Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. in Room 1-D of the Legislative Office Building.
Republicans and Democrats will receive a budget [...]

Giegler Applauds Rell Effort to Ensure Frigid Weather Protection

by: admin January 14, 2009

Emergency preparedness plan also includes conference call with municipalities, Red Cross
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced today she has directed state agencies to work closely with municipalities and community providers to ensure there is adequate shelter space and priority given to emergency heating oil deliveries during the potentially dangerous frigid temperatures forecast for the state later [...]

Giegler Offers Way to Ease Budget Deficit

by: admin January 14, 2009

HARTFORD – Rep. Jan Giegler along with House Republicans today voted to reduce the state’s mounting deficit by $185 million, $54 million more than the Democrats who added an additional $250,000 in hidden spending that will only add to the state’s fiscal crisis.Republican lawmakers also offered to cut their own pay by 5 percent delay, [...]