Without state budget: Darien officials weigh in on school cuts
Governor Dan Malloy unveiled a revised plan on Friday for the shifting of education aid across the state. The order would cut education aid statewide by 28% if no state … read more
Politics & Elections
Board of Education meeting features lengthy FOI review
One individual’s Freedom of Information Act requests to the Board of Education and school administration have cost the town nearly $100,000 in legal fees alone to process since October. That … read more
Revised plan from Governor Malloy would eliminate education grant money to Darien
Governor Dan Malloy unveiled a revised plan on Friday for the shifting of education aid across the state. The order would cut education aid statewide by 28% if no state … read more
First Selectman Jayme Stevenson responds to state requests for financial information
Last week, a letter came to town officials asking for detailed financial information. The information requested included the town general fund balance, among other things. This information was requested … read more
State Senator Bob Duff releases statement on deportation order of Norwalk resident
The following is a press release from the office of State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff Norwalk, CT – Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) today released the following statement in … read more
Former U.S. comptroller general runs for governor
Dave Walker, Republican of Bridgeport and declared Connecticut gubernatorial candidate, uses colorful language to describe the shrinking population and fortunes of the Constitution state. “You remember when Ross Perot ran … read more
State legislature narrowly approves labor concession deal
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman cast the tiebreaking vote in the state senate to approved a union concessions package that will add up to just over $1.5 billion in savings for … read more
Darien's first selectman requests that senators vote "no" on SEBAC agreement
First selectman Jayme Stevenson shared the following message with Darien’s State Senators Bob Duff and Carlo Leone regarding Governor Dannel Malloy’s agreement with the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition; it … read more
Letter: When will Connecticut Democrats take responsibility?
The following letter was written in response to last week’s letter from Randy Klein, “Connecticut Democrats think cooperation is better than conflict.” To the Editor: The headline of last … read more
Congressman Jim Himes signs on to letter calling on Speaker Ryan to stabilize the individual market
The following is a press release from the office of Congressman Jim Himes. Washington, DC – Today, 52 New Democrat Coalition Members signed on to a letter calling on … read more