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Gov. Rell submits legislation to expand her authority to cut budget

by: Gov. M. Jodi Rell December 28, 2009

“Called into special session to deal with a budget deficit estimated between $337 million and $550 million, the Democrats in the Legislature managed to trim state spending by a feeble $12.4 million,” Rell said.

A note to our readers…

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor November 19, 2009

I want to apologize for the lag in postings these last few days.
I am sorry to say that I have been ill with the flu - possibly the H1N1 flu.
However, I have asked for some help and expect to be posting news again, beginning this evening.
Thank you for continuing to support this venture.
And stay well.
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Commentary: Are UConn gridders ready for prime time players?

by: Vito J. Leo - HTNP Sports November 6, 2009

This is the first time a Big East team gets a national spotlight in regular season play since 2005, when Pittsburgh played Notre Dame.

Courtney seeks help for dairy farmers

by: US Rep Joseph Courtney October 6, 2009

The meeting included discussion on how best to use $350 million included in the fiscal year 2010 Agriculture Appropriations bill.

Give Peace (Making) a Chance

by: Jane E. Schreiber September 18, 2009

Locally, there will be an International Day of Peace Celebration in Willimantic on Sept. 20 at the Peace Pole in Heritage Park from 1 to 3 p.m.

Courtney meets with Connecticut troops in Iraq

by: Congressman Joe Courtney August 5, 2009

On Aug. 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs began distributing tuition payments to schools

You don’t speak for me…

by: Edmund J. Smith July 23, 2009

I, myself, have filed one FOI request and am glad it was there as a tool to use. But when our town staff receives a glut of requests, to the extent that it is possibly taking a part-time position to address them, it is my right to ask those doing the frequent filing to explain their reasons. It is my and your tax dollars paying for our staff members to answer these requests.

Connecticut to receive $3 billion in stimulus funds

by: Gov. M. Jodi Rell July 13, 2009

Connecticut has received approval of its share ($541 million) from the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund to foster the development of tomorrow’s leaders though a strong K-12 educational system.

Credit rating agencies accused of illegally costing towns millions

by: Brenda Sullivan | HTNP.com Editor July 8, 2009

“We demand that the dual standard, anti-taxpayer system be stopped and that the rating agencies pay money back to municipalities, as well as penalties and disgorgement of funds. Most important, we seek to end Wall Street’s unconscionable, costly, secret tax on towns and cities.” — Atty. Gen. Richard Blumenthal

Sen. Prague urges Gov. Rell to sign bill on blocking ash landfill

by: Sen. Edith Prague June 15, 2009

There is apparently a great deal of money involved, too, because CRRA has offered Franklin $5 per ton of ash it would dump: $1.5 million for the estimated 300,000 tons of ash per year.

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