Tong lauds house approval of early voting resolution
The following is a press release from Rep. William Tong. Stressing that Connecticut voters are being deprived of a right held by people in dozens of other jurisdictions, … read more
Politics & Elections
Himes statement on appointment of Robert Mueller as Special Counsel
The following is a statement released by Congressman Jim Himes. WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the appointment of Former FBI director Robert Mueller … read more
Latest state fiscal problems put pressure on town’s budget
With the RTM vote on the budgets for the town and Board of Education only days away, news from Hartford could spell even larger problems. Income tax receipts for the … read more
Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announces he will not seek third term
Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that he will not seek a third term. The current term runs for another twenty months, ending in January 2019. Malloy made … read more
Congressman Jim Himes talks current issues with Darien constituents at the Sugar Bowl
United States Congressman Jim Himes attended the bi-weekly breakfast at the Sugar Bowl hosted by the Darien Times to talk about issues on the minds of his Darien constituents. … read more
Sen. Chris Murphy issues statement on U.S. air strike in Syria
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the U.S. air strike launched in Syria: “An ill-thought out military … read more
Darien League of Women Voters to hold town officials update Wednesday
At its meeting on March 1, the Darien League of Women Voters discussed plans for a very busy spring season. The League’s annual town officials presentation will be Wednesday, April 5 … read more
Proposed bill could structurally change special education funding
As the state continues to grapple with financial turmoil, some are offering solutions to issues that seek to redefine the way the state has worked for years. Conversations have arisen … read more
Finance board budget hearing brings support from community
After being delayed a week by a snowstorm, the Board of Finance held their public hearing regarding the budget on Tuesday evening. Dozens of community members came to the Town … read more
Himes, Intelligence Committee informed of Russia investigation
FBI Director James Comey and NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers appeared before the House Intelligence Committee on Monday for lengthy testimony that included the revealing of an ongoing investigation … read more