Archive for April, 2010

Scribner Discusses Rail Line with State, Congressional Leaders

by: bsundie April 26, 2010

HARTFORD — Transportation Committee member David Scribner met with the state’s legislative and congressional leaders early today to discuss the future of the New Haven to Springfield rail corridor. Scribner, state representative for Brookfield and Bethel, was among the elected officials invited to Gov. M. Jodi Rell’s office to meet with federal transportation officials, including [...]

Scribner Feted by Retirees Group

by: bsundie April 23, 2010

HARTFORD — State Rep. David Scribner, who represents Brookfield and Bethel, was honored recently by AARP for his legislative efforts related to senior citizens and their transportation needs. Scribner accepted a plaque at their Hartford office inside a high-rise building a short walk from the Capitol. Scribner was greeted by members of the organization’s volunteer [...]

Scribner, Republicans Unveil $700m Budget Fix

by: bsundie April 15, 2010

HARTFORD—Rep. David Scribner and his House Republican colleagues today unveiled their 2011 budget that erases the $736 million deficit for 2011 without raising taxes by consolidating government agencies and shrinking the public workforce. The balanced plan preserves municipal and school aid, and sets aside $74.5 million to stimulate job growth. Companies that hire the unemployed [...]

Scribner Hails Teen Directors of Safe Driving Videos

by: bsundie April 8, 2010

WINDSOR — A movement to combat distracted driving on Connecticut roadways gained further momentum thanks to high school students throughout the state, including teenagers from Brookfield who finished as runners-up in video contest focused on the subject, Rep. David Scribner said. Scribner, who represents Brookfield and Bethel, drove here tonight to participate in the awards [...]