Measure supports House efforts to use congressional authority to obtain tax returns in closed session WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D- Ore.) on Friday in reintroducing the Presidential Tax Transparency Act to require sitting presidents and presidential nominees to release their tax returns to the public. Murphy and Wyden … [Read more...] about Murphy, Wyden Reintroduce Bill Requiring President Trump to Publicly Release his Tax Returns
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Rep. Carney Receives Committee Appointments
State Representative Devin Carney, pictured above in a file photo, whose district includes both Lyme and Old Lyme, has received his appointments regarding the committees on which he will serve on during his third two-year term.House Republican Leader Themis Klarides named Carney to her 2019-2021 leadership team as Assistant House Republican Leader, which provides for a … [Read more...] about Rep. Carney Receives Committee Appointments
Letter to the Editor: Needleman’s New Year’s Resolution is to be 33rd District’s ‘Common Sense Advocate’
To the Editor: The holiday season is a time when we enjoy good cheer and look forward to the promise of a bright new year. It is a time when we resolve to do the things that didn’t get done in the old year, and fix the things that need fixing. For me, the coming year will be both demanding and promising. On January 9, I will be sworn in to represent the 33rd … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman’s New Year’s Resolution is to be 33rd District’s ‘Common Sense Advocate’
State Senator-Elect Needleman Hosts First Office Hours
State Senator-elect Norm Needleman (D-Essex) is inviting the public to ask questions, share their concerns and meet their new state senator during his first public office hours to be held Thursday, Dec. 6, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant at 375 South Main Street in Colchester. For the past 30 years, Sen.-elect Needleman has been the … [Read more...] about State Senator-Elect Needleman Hosts First Office Hours
Needleman Wins 33rd Senate District After Recount, This Time by 83 Votes
UPDATED 11/20, 8:50AM -- Essex First Selectman Norm Needleman has been declared the winner of the 33rd State Senate District by 83 votes after a nail-biting recount involving all the towns in the district, which include Lyme. He was originally announced as the victor by 303 votes but a subsequent correction in Essex's vote count reduced the margin of victory to a number that … [Read more...] about Needleman Wins 33rd Senate District After Recount, This Time by 83 Votes
Letter to the Editor: Needleman Says, “The Election Is Over … Let’s Get To Work”
To the Editor: The voters of the 33rd District have chosen me to be their advocate in the State Senate for the next two years. The depth of my gratitude to the voters and to the hundreds of volunteers who helped throughout the campaign is beyond my ability to express. The electioneering is finished, and now we will confront the hard work: get the state back on track, and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: Needleman Says, “The Election Is Over … Let’s Get To Work”
Needleman Wins 33rd State Senate District by 303 Votes
Melissa Ziobron, Republican Candidate for the 33rd State Senate District [which includes Lyme] and outgoing House Representative for the 34th District, called her opponent to concede the race just after noon today. According to the Connecticut Secretary of State, Mr. Needleman leads by 303 votes, or 0.58 percent, which is just 0.08 percent over the 0.5 percent threshold … [Read more...] about Needleman Wins 33rd State Senate District by 303 Votes
Results In Old Lyme Give Wins to Republicans Stefanowski, Formica and Carney
Note these are unofficial results. We do not have numbers for Questions 1 and 2 on the ballot, but have heard Question 2 has passed statewide. GOVERNOR Lamont/ Bysiewicz: 1,961 Stefanowski/ Markley: 2,054 Griebel/Frank: 56 US SENATE Murphy: 2,435 Corey: 1,732 Lion: 9 Russell: 7 US HOUSE: Courtney: 2,671 Postemski: 1,449 Reale: … [Read more...] about Results In Old Lyme Give Wins to Republicans Stefanowski, Formica and Carney
Murphy Easily Wins Re-election
Editor's Note: We are providing this link to an article by Jack Kramer published on CTNewsJunkie.com Nov. 6, which covers Senator Chris Murphy's victory. CTNewsJunkie.com is a fellow member of the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers national organization and we are pleased occasionally to cross-publish our stories. HARTFORD, CT — U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy easily … [Read more...] about Murphy Easily Wins Re-election
Huge Lines All Day at Polls in Old Lyme, Exceptional Participation Rate in Lyme
We are receiving numerous accounts of long lines throughout the day and early evening at the Polling Station at the Cross Lane Firehouse in Old Lyme. Despite the large numbers, there were many favorable comments on the efficiency of the volunteer election workers. Old Lyme printed 5,000 ballots but had used over 3,000 of them by around 4:30 p.m. Emily Berber Bjornberg … [Read more...] about Huge Lines All Day at Polls in Old Lyme, Exceptional Participation Rate in Lyme
We Asked, They Answered: The Candidates Respond to Our Questions
In keeping with a long tradition and in the interests of increasing voter knowledge prior to next week's critically important mid-term elections, we asked all the candidates whose districts include Lyme and/or Old Lyme to send us a brief biography and photo, and answer four questions that we posed to them. The questions came from you -- our large and diverse community of … [Read more...] about We Asked, They Answered: The Candidates Respond to Our Questions
Salary, Other Benefits Become An Issue In Local Senate District
Editor's Note: We are providing this link to an article by Christine Stuart published on CTNewsJunkie.com Oct. 24, since it pertains to the senate race affecting the residents of Lyme. CTNewsJunkie.com is a fellow member of the Local Independent Online News (LION) publishers national organization and we are pleased occasionally to cross-publish our stories. HARTFORD, CT — … [Read more...] about Salary, Other Benefits Become An Issue In Local Senate District
The Day, Eastern Chamber to Host Series of State Senate Candidate Debates
The Day and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut are hosting a series of debates for candidates running for state senate. Those relevant to our coverage area are as follows: The 20th Senate District debate will be held Monday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Charter Oak Credit Union headquarters, Waterford, and features incumbent state Sen. Paul Formica (R), who is … [Read more...] about The Day, Eastern Chamber to Host Series of State Senate Candidate Debates
Needleman, Ziobron to Participate in Senate 33rd District Debate at Bacon Academy, Oct. 16
The Bacon Academy Young Democrats, Colchester Young Republicans, and the Bacon Academy Debate Club will host the first debate for candidates vying to represent the Connecticut State Senate 33rd District, which includes Lyme. T he debate will take place Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bacon Academy in Colchester, Conn. Admission is free and all are welcome. From … [Read more...] about Needleman, Ziobron to Participate in Senate 33rd District Debate at Bacon Academy, Oct. 16
NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Needleman For State Senate
NARAL Pro-Choice America, one of the nation’s leading women’s health advocacy organizations, has announced its endorsement of Norm Needleman for the 33rd District State Senate seat in Connecticut. The 33rd District includes the Town of Lyme. The objective of NARAL Pro-Choice America candidate endorsements is to, “elect champions who don’t just pay lip service to values of … [Read more...] about NARAL Pro-Choice America Endorses Needleman For State Senate