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Rep. Scribner: State prepared for Swine Flu threat
April 30th, 2009
Rep. Scribner lends support to nursing program bill
April 30th, 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.
Budget plan would preserve local funding without raising taxes
April 16th, 2009
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 programs and services at 2007 levels, and greatly reduce government costs through cuts, agency mergers, retirements and salary and benefit concessions.
Key committee approves $2 million for Bethel Station upgrades
April 16th, 2009
House approves legislation permitting flags on veterans’ graves
April 15th, 2009
Guest speaker for cardiology support organization
April 8th, 2009
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.
Against Largest Tax Increase in State History
April 3rd, 2009
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.
Rep. Scribner participates in ‘Children’s Day’ at Danbury Hospital
March 30th, 2009
On Saturday, March 28, Rep. Scribner participated in Children’s Day at Danbury Hospital. More than 3,500 area residents attended the event. Rep. Scribner was joined by his daughters Victoria, age 12, and Elizabeth, age 8, as well as fellow members of the Legislature’s Public Health Committee, Reps. Giegler, Carson, Lyddy and Congressman Chris Murphy.
Scribner meets with Murphy to discuss transportation issues
March 27th, 2009
On Friday, March 27, Rep. Scribner and Congressman Chris Murphy discussed federal and state funding and issues regarding transportation throughout western Connecticut during a meeting convened by the Housatonic Valley Council of Elected Officials (HVCCEO) at Brookfield Town Hall. Rep. Scribner serves as Ranking Member (House Republican leader) of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee.
Residents Voice Opinions On Tolls
March 27th, 2009
On Thursday, March 26, more than 30 area residents attended an informational forum on highway tolls hosted by State Representative David Scribner, R-107, and State Senator Toni Boucher, R-26. Rep. Scribner and Sen. Boucher, who serve as Ranking Members of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee, were joined by State Rep. Tony Guerrera, D-29, who serves as House Chairman of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee and other state elected and appointed officials.
Rep. Scribner delivers state citation to retiring Brookfield officer
March 26th, 2009
REP. SCRIBNER TO Co-HOST DANBURY FORUM ON HIGHWAY TOLLS
March 20th, 2009
“Although the constituents of my district and I are a very hard sell on the issue of re-establishing tolls in Connecticut, it is important for the public to learn of the various proposals being considered and to provide their input during this period of analysis and deliberation,” said Sen. Boucher. “We are a small and dense state. Many of our residents work and travel between New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and could be negatively impacted by tolls. Any new costs that are added to working and living in Connecticut should very carefully considered before any decision is made on this controversial proposal.”
Supports Deficit Reduction Package
February 26, 2009
On Wednesday, February 25, State Rep. David Scribner (R-Brookfield, Bethel) voted in favor of legislation to eliminate $1.2 billion of the state’s $1.35 billion deficit. Rep. Scribner, who serves as a member of the Legislature’s tax-writing Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee, said the package retains state funding for the towns of Brookfield and Bethel for the current fiscal year.
Governor's Budget Proposal An Excellent Start
February 5, 2009
Deficit Package Fails Taxpayers
January 15, 2009
Scribner voted to reduce the state’s mounting deficit by $185 million, $54 million more than Democrat party leaders who added an additional $274,000 in hidden spending that will only worsen the state’s fiscal crisis. The package approved reduces the projected $800 million deficit by $133 million.
Representative Scribner Receives Committee Assignments
January 6, 2009
Much Work Remains To Address Deficit
November 25, 2008
Scribner today said much work remains to address the projected $300 million state deficit. The General Assembly met in a Special Session on Monday, November 24 to approve legislation to reduce the deficit by approximately $71 million.
Rep. Scribner Hosts Event Honoring Bethel Veterans
November 19, 2008
Scribner today hosted a ceremony honoring Bethel Veterans at Bethel Middle School. The ceremony bestowed the new state Veteran’s Wartime Service Medal on approximately 185 local Veterans.
Brookfield Bridge Named in Honor of Craft Center Founder
September 8, 2008
The historic stone arch bridge, which carries traffic on Route 25 across the Still River in Brookfield, has been named in honor of Nancy DuBois Hagmayer, the founder of the national profile, non-profit organization known as the Brookfield Craft Center.
Energy Assistance
August 22, 2008
An energy assistance plan that directs an additional $25 million to insulate consumers from the rising costs of home heating oil, help pay electric bills and combat soaring gasoline prices