Archive for March, 2010
by: Michael Downes
March 25, 2010
Rep. DebraLee Hovey (R-112) called the tax and spending increase approved during today’s Appropriations Committee vote a “sham” and expressed disappointment that the legislature continues to fail to make any spending cuts.
“Are you kidding me?” said Hovey, a member of the Appropriations Committee. “The people of this state have been struggling under 9% unemployment, foreclosures [...]
by: Michael Downes
March 24, 2010
Realtors from Ridgefield and the Greater Danbury area were at the State Capitol as part of Realtors’ Day on March 24, 2010. Representative DebraLee Hovey (R-112) took time to meet with the Realtors who were there to advocate on issues of concern to Realtors and real estate issues that impact most state residents.
by: Michael Downes
March 19, 2010
State Representative DebraLee Hovey (R-112) has been appointed as one of the state chairs of Connecticut for the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).
ALEC, founded in 1973, is a nonpartisan membership association for conservative state lawmakers who share a common belief in limited government, free markets, federalism, and individual liberty. This voluntary membership association of legislators [...]
by: Michael Downes
March 3, 2010
MONROE- State Representative DebraLee Hovey, along with Monroe First Selectmen Vavrek, Buzi, Nunn and Burnaska, will be joining with the rock band Rough Justice in a benefit for Project Warmth in Monroe, a special town fund set aside to assist those who need assistance in paying their fuel bills.
The event will be held on Saturday, [...]