Archive for April, 2009
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April 30, 2009
State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield) took part in a joint informational forum regarding Swine Flu concerns Thursday at the Legislative Office building. Rep. Scribner attended the forum in his capacity as a member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee. Later Thursday afternoon, Rep. Scribner was part of a meeting of the Public Health Preparedness Advisory [...]
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April 30, 2009
State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield) today cast a vote in favor of H.B. 6336, An Act Concerning Nurses Pursuing Advanced Degrees. The bill has the potential to help expand the nursing program at Western Connecticut State University. Rep. Scribner, a member of the legislature’s Public Health Committee, was a co-sponsor of the bill. If approved [...]
HARTFORD- State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel), an Assistant House Minority Leader, today joined with fellow House and Senate Republican leaders in unveiling a proposed 2009-2011 alternative state budget that would retain existing state funding for Brookfield and Bethel without raising taxes. The budget package presented by House and Senate Republicans would preserve vital state [...]
State Rep. David Scribner, R-107, and State Sen. Toni Boucher, R-26th, today voted in favor of a bill before the Legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, that includes $2 million for upgrades to the Bethel Train Station. Senate Bill 834, An Act Concerning The Authorization Of Special Tax Obligation Bonds Of The State For Certain [...]
HARTFORD – On Tuesday, April 14, the State House of Representatives approved legislation co-sponsored by State Representative David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel) that would prohibit certain restrictions on placing United States flags on the graves of Veterans. House Bill 5138 was approved unanimously by the House of Representatives and now goes to the State Senate for [...]
On Tuesday, April 7, State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel) served as guest speaker at a breakfast benefit for the Brookfield-based ‘Hearts Around The World’ organization. The event took place at the Ethan Allen Inn in Danbury. The organization was founded by local cardiologist Robert Jarrett, M.D. Members outlined current projects and future goals during [...]
On Thursday, April 2, State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel) voted against a tax package to enact $3.3 billion in new property, income, business and sales taxes. The Legislature’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee approved a package that would drive more residents from Connecticut and worsen the state’s recession, said Rep. Scribner. Rather than consolidate [...]