Lawmakers urge Rowland resignation amid gifts scandal
US Rep Christopher Shays and State Sen John McKinney join Fairfield Republicans in calling Gov John Rowland to resign after admitting he lied about gifts from state contractors. McKinney cites lost public trust and opposes impeachment. others urge ethics reforms and a formal investigation to determine Rowland's fate.
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John Rowland
Christopher Shays
John McKinney
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McKinney
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House of Representatives
Carl Dickman
John “Jack” Stone
Cathy Tymniak
Dickman
Stone
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First Selectman
Kenneth Flatto
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Moira Lyons
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Health coverage costs soar in 2004 for town workers
Town officials led by First Selectman Kenneth Flatto warned of a 45 percent rise in health insurance costs for 840 town employees and retirees, potentially adding about 1.75 million dollars. Finance Director Paul Hiller and HR chief Holly Francis outlined audits and cuts to offset the impact while keeping services and taxes in check. Per-employee costs could rise from about 8,400 to roughly 12,000 annually. Blue Cross Preferred coverage will be unavailable by July 1 for affected employees.
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Kenneth Flatte
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Holly Francis
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Redistricting Plan Reopened by School Board
The Board of Education voted to revisit the district redraw, appointing a three member subcommittee to revamp the plan that led to a federal lawsuit. The group will start with updated enrollment projections from Applied Data Services and meet in public sessions without public comment.
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Board of Education
Catherine Albin
Supt
Ann Clark
Albin
Applied Data Services
New Jersey
Bruce Monte
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