Voucher debate widens as federal role sparks clash
Washington discussion centers on universal vouchers and the Watts Talent Act. Lisa Goetschius credits school quality for moving to Southbury while Christine Olson of the Heritage Foundation notes the policy may not affect small towns. Rep Jim Maloney proposes a property tax refund as an alternative to vouchers. Grassroots lobbying is urged for reform.
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Naugatuck
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Goetschius
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Heritage Foundation
Jim Maloney
Congress
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James Talent
Christine Olson
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Board to discuss P and Z space needs tonight
The Borough Board of Mayor and Burgesses will discuss forming a single board to oversee both Naugatuck zoning and planning tonight. Currently planning and zoning are separate with elected planning commissioners and mayor appointed zoning members, as the board held two public meetings.
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Planning Commission
Zoning Commission
Naugatuck residents urge tax cuts and spending shrinks
At a Monday public hearing in Naugatuck, residents urged lawmakers to cut state spending and reduce taxes including the gas tax. Delegates Kevin DelGobbo and Ron San Angelo said mandates and budgets will be addressed, with talk of shifting transportation funds and a 10 percent cut across departments.
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Howard Whittemore Library
Church Street
Tracy Fow
Bob Veillete
Mark
Kevin DelGobbo
R-70
Hartford
Ron San Angelo
Oxford
Southbury
Middlebury
DelGobbo
San Angelo
Special Transportation Fund
State Department
Fayne Erickson
Fragoso Announces Candidacy for Naugatuck Mayor Endorsement
Fragoso, a three term burgess and Waterbury business owner, formally announced her bid for the Democratic Town Committee nomination for mayor of Naugatuck. She touted local government experience, party loyalty, and a pledge for open, fiscally responsible governance amid rival campaigns and pressure within the party.
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Burgess
Democratic Town Committee
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Naugatuck
Fayne Erickson
Mengacci
Erickson
Mayor and Burgesses
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Waterbury
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Gingrich seeks divine guidance in 105th Congress
Washington AP report notes Newt Gingrich seeks divine guidance as the 105th Congress convenes to decide his bid for re election as House speaker. Democrats push a temporary speaker amid ethics probe, while Gingrich vows to persevere for 25 ballots with GOP backing. Five Republicans hint they may back alternatives.
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GOP
Vic Fazio
California
House
Ethics Committee
Capitol
Peter King
New York
House Ethics Committee
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