Rep. Giegler Holds Forum with WestConn Students

by: jdooley March 18, 2009

HARTFORD- State Rep. Janice R. Giegler (R-138) along with other Danbury legislators met with Western Connecticut University students regarding a Democratic proposal to completely eliminate their State University.
The Danbury legislators assailed the proposals and vowed to fight any action to close the school.
Two weeks ago, Democratic leaders proposed a series of cuts to make up [...]

Rep. Giegler Supports Plan to Fix Deficit

by: admin February 25, 2009

Rep. Janice R. Giegler of Danbury reached across party lines today and voted for the latest deficit mitigation plan, which was needed to bridge a $1.2 billion budget hole for this fiscal year.Rep. Giegler said, “It’s time for serious action. I am pleased Democrats and Republicans came together and hammered out a deal that is [...]

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 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, [...]