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HOUSE DEMOCRATS • LINDA SCHOFIELD
January 11, 2010
REP. SCHOFIELD URGES GOV. RELL TO RELEASE FUNDS
FOR SIMSBURY ROADS
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) today called on Governor Rell to release millions in state aid to Connecticut towns for funding local road repairs and paving projects. READ MORE
December 14, 2009
SCHOFIELD HONORED BY CONNECTICUT OPTOMETRISTS
State Rep. Linda Schofield has been honored by a group of health care professionals for her lead role this year in securing passage of legislation that makes health care contracts fairer to all parties concerned. READ MORE
Bradford Newman O.D., Rep. Linda Schofield, and Steven Gerber
O.D.
December 3, 2009
CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
NAMES SCHOFIELD A ‘TOP GREEN LEGISLATOR’
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) has been named an ‘environmental champion’ by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) for her “persistent efforts to protect the environment.” She was recognized by CTLCV for being a “strong advocate for a major advance in municipal recycling.” READ MORE
Rep. Schofield with CTLCV Board Member Julie Belaga.
October 20, 2009
STATE REPRESENTATIVE LINDA SCHOFIELD
HONORED BY AARP
At a ceremony in Southington today, AARP recognized State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) for her leadership in expanding access to affordable prescription drugs for older adults.
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Rep. Schofield with Don Ciosek, AARP CT State President.
September 10, 2009
SIMSBURY'S SCHOFIELD EXPLAINS VOTE
AGAINST STATE BUDGET
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury), who voted against the proposed state budget, warned her legislative colleagues that “We can’t borrow our way out of this one!” READ MORE
September 1, 2009
HOUSE PASSES BUDGET
Bill Would Lower Sales Tax, But Increase Income Tax For RichThe state House of Representatives late Monday approved a Democratic-written budget bill that would cut estate taxes for the wealthy, reduce the sales tax for everyone and increase the state income tax for couples earning more than $1 million a year.
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August 31, 2009
BUDGET DEBATE
Rep. Schofield speaks on the budget in the House Chamber.
August 26, 2009
ALTERNATIVE BUDGET GAINS SOME TRACTION
As Democratic leaders have tried to shame Gov. M. Jodi Rell's proposal to embrace service cuts for children, the needy and the elderly to close the state's budget deficit, rather than tax hikes on the wealthy, a group of centrists in the majority party has quietly proposed some of the very same cuts and reductions as part of a moderate compromise budget. READ MORE
August 25, 2009
TOO LITTLE COMMON GROUND IN BUDGET BATTLE
The governor and her Democratic counterparts can't even agree to sit down and talk about the budget crisis for more than an hour or two. Why bother when it's all about scoring political points on the right and left? READ MORE
May 27, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD WELCOMES PASSAGE
OF REGIONALISM LEGISLATION
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) applauded House passage of a bill that will more efficiently deliver government services and save taxpayers money. The legislation gives cities and towns the ability to implement cost saving measures and offers real property tax reform through voluntary regional cooperation incentives.
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May 7, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD ANNOUNCES STIMULUS MONEY AVAILABLE
TO SIMSBURY FOR LOCAL ENERGY PROGRAMS
$93,507 Earmarked For Simsbury
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) announced that federal stimulus money is available and can go directly to municipalities for local energy efficiency programs. READ MORE
April 27, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD HOLDS LOCAL FORUM ON STATE BUDGET WITH MAJORITY LEADER MERRILL
State Rep. Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury), was joined by State House Majority Leader Denise Merrill, (D- Storrs/Mansfield), at a forum on the state budget at Simsbury Public Library on Tuesday April 21st. READ MORE
April 22, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD THANKS VOLUNTEERS WHO WORKED
TO CLEAN-UP ROUTE 185
“Linda’s Litter Lugging Day” A Success
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) extends her thanks to the many volunteers who came out to help last Saturday (the 18th) on the second annual “Linda’s Litter Lugging Day.” In particular, Rep. Schofield singled out Boy Scout Troop 76 for helping to organize the event and for putting out extraordinary effort to clean up Rte 185. “Now every morning when I drive in to Hartford, the ride is a little more pleasant and scenic,” Schofield said. “I hope everyone will honor the work of all the volunteers by not littering!” READ MORE
March 26, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS URGE SPEEDY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROGRAM SAVING SENIORS, STATE MONEY
Legislative leaders joined state Rep. Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) March 17 at a news conference in calling for speedy implementation of a proposal authored by Schofield called ConnPACE Plus which provides $4.6 million in state savings and was included in the deficit mitigation plan that passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by the governor. READ MORE
Rep. Linda Schofield is joined by members of AARP, and by Speaker of the House Chris Donovan
and Senate President Pro-Tempore Don Williams.
March 17, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD, LEGISLATIVE LEADERS URGE SPEEDY IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW PROGRAM SAVING SENIORS AND STATE MONEY
Legislative leaders joined State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) Tuesday at a news conference in calling for speedy implementation of a proposal authored by Rep. Schofield called ConnPACE Plus which provides $4.6 million in state savings and was included in the deficit mitigation plan that passed the General Assembly and was signed into law by the Governor. READ MORE
February 26, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD SECURES STATE SAVINGS
AND MILLIONS
IN NEW BENEFITS FOR SENIORS
IN THE DEFICIT MITIGATION BILL
A major proposal authored by State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) called “ConnPACE Plus”, which provides $4.6 million in state savings, was included in the $1.2 billion deficit-cutting budget plan passed in the General Assembly Wednesday.
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January 28, 2009
REP. SCHOFIELD APPOINTED TO VICE-CHAIRMANSHIP
AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
State Representative Linda Schofield (D-Simsbury) has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee by the newly elected Speaker of the House, Christopher G. Donovan (D-Meriden). The committee screens and has oversight over all nominations to positions in the executive and legislative branches in state government. READ MORE
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