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October 24, 2009
STATE OWNED LAND AND JEROME AVENUE
State Representative David Baram announced that he was contacted by the State Department of Transportation that the State intends to dispose of certain land within the Town of Bloomfield because it has determined that the parcels are not necessary for highway purposes. READ MORE
October 24, 2009
RAILROAD DESIGN MONEY
State Representative David Baram expressed his support of Governor Rell's decision to recommend $26 Million in bonding for the design of double-tracking portions of the rail line connecting New Haven, Hartford and Springfield, Mass. (NHHS Route). This is the next sequential step in developing rail service linking these cities by upgrading the existing 62 miles of track operated by Amtrak. These lines carry both passenger and freight. Double tracking will allow trains to run uninterrupted in both directions at the same time. Representative Baram urged the State Bond Commission to approve the Governor's recommendation. READ MORE
October 24, 2009
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF HARD
State Representative David Baram congratulated Governor Rell in selecting Bloomfield's Police Chief, Betsy Hard, as the next Deputy Commissioner of the State Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. Chief Hard, well respected among her colleagues in the profession, will begin her duties on November 6th, according to an email from the Governor to legislators. READ MORE
July 25, 2009
REP. BARAM SEEKS FUNDING FOR MAGNET SCHOOLS
Representative David Baram of the 15th Assembly District (Bloomfield/Windsor) sent a correspondence this week to the leaders of the House and Senate urging them to reach an agreement with the Governor to make an immediate commitment to fund Hartford magnet schools to avoid a breakdown in regional cooperation that could prevent efforts to promote educational diversity among the surrounding suburbs. READ MORE
July 11, 2009
RAIL SERVICE FROM HARTFORD TO BRADLEY
Representative David Baram from the 15th Assembly District (Bloomfield/Windsor) together with Representatives David McCluskey and Peggy Sayers, helped organize a ride on the Griffin Line from Union Station in Hartford to Day Hill Road in Windsor. The purpose of the ride was to highlight the potential for passenger service from Hartford to Bradley International Airport, with stops at the University of Hartford, Bloomfield Center, the industrial parks in Bloomfield and Windsor, and in Windsor. READ MORE
May 27, 2009
REP. BARAM BACKS SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION
State Representative David Baram (D-Bloomfield, Windsor) backed House Bill 6435, An Act Concerning Election Day Registration and Presidential Ballot Procedures, that established guidelines and safeguards in order to allow for Election Day Registration (EDR). The bill was approved by the House of Representatives. READ MORE
May 22, 2009
SMART GROWTH PROVIDES NEW REVENUE FOR TOWNS
State Representative David Baram (D- Bloomfield, Windsor) joined with a majority of Connecticut House of Representative members on Tuesday to support legislation that more efficiently delivers government services and save taxpayers money. The legislation gives municipalities the ability to implement cost saving measures and offers real property tax reform through voluntary regional cooperation incentives. READ MORE
May 22, 2009
REP. BARAM SUPPORTS SWEEPING HEALTHCARE REFORM
State Representative David Baram (D- Bloomfield, Windsor) joined with a majority of Connecticut House of Representative members to pass a landmark healthcare legislation package: The Connecticut Healthcare Partnership (HB 6582) and SustiNet (HB 6600) plans. The package will provide new options for municipalities and other eligible groups to significantly reduce their healthcare costs. READ MORE |
