Emily Bjornberg, candidate for the 33rd District State Senate Seat, pledged she will oppose any efforts in Connecticut to limit contraceptive coverage for workers through their employer-provided health plans. “The recent decision by the US Supreme Court has serious ramifications on women’s rights and their reproductive health,” Bjornberg said, “The most appalling aspect of this … [Read more...] about Bjornberg Expresses Concern for Implications of Family Institute’s Support of Linares
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Linares Endorsed by Connecticut REALTORS
Connecticut REALTORS announced that their association voted to endorse Senator Art Linares’ candidacy for Senate District 33. The association is Connecticut’s largest trade association representing 15,000 real estate professionals. “We carefully evaluate candidates in determining who may best ensure there is a positive environment for living in or transferring property in … [Read more...] about Linares Endorsed by Connecticut REALTORS
Ballot News Ranks Connecticut’s 33rd Senate Race One of Most Competitive Statewide
Ballotnews.org ranked the most competitive legislative races in Connecticut on their website yesterday, with the 33rd Senate contest ranked as one of the top four. The ranking comes a day after Emily Bjornberg, the Democratic candidate for the 33rd Senate Seat, was approved by the State Elections Enforcement Commission for a clean elections fund grant ahead of her incumbent … [Read more...] about Ballot News Ranks Connecticut’s 33rd Senate Race One of Most Competitive Statewide
Blumenthal Urges “Yes” Vote by Old Saybrook to Grant $3 Million Towards Purchase of ‘The Preserve’
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal came to the Old Saybrook Green on Monday, July 7, to urge Old Saybrook voters to vote “Yes” in a referendum to grant $3 million of town monies to help purchase 930 undeveloped acres in the open land known as The Preserve. The referendum for Old Saybrook voters will be held on Tuesday, July 8, at the Old Saybrook High School gymnasium, and the … [Read more...] about Blumenthal Urges “Yes” Vote by Old Saybrook to Grant $3 Million Towards Purchase of ‘The Preserve’
Incumbent State Senator Linares Faces Strong Challenge from Democrat Bjornberg
Determined to recapture the state senate seat in the 33rd District, which Democrats held for many years, a united Democratic Party has now fielded Emily Bjornberg, as the party's candidate. Bjornberg, 32-years-old, is a resident of Lyme, the wife of an Iraq War veteran and the mother of two children, ages 4 and 7. The basic theme of Bjornberg's campaign is that the incumbent … [Read more...] about Incumbent State Senator Linares Faces Strong Challenge from Democrat Bjornberg
Courtney Staff Host Office Hours in Old Saybrook
Today, Thursday, June 19, representatives from US Congressman Joe Courtney's office will be at the Action Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook from 12 to 2 p.m. Members of Courtney's staff will be available to take questions or concerns on any issue of importance, and to work with constituents who may be having issues with a federal agency. As part of an effort to … [Read more...] about Courtney Staff Host Office Hours in Old Saybrook
Nominating Conventions Set Up Contest Between Incumbent Linares (R), Newcomer Bjornberg (D) in 33rd District
Democrats have nominated political newcomer Emily Bjornberg of Lyme to challenge one-term incumbent Republican State Senator Art Linares of Westbrook in the 12-town 33rd Senate district. Bjornberg, 33, was the unanimous choice of the 45 delegates gathered for the Democratic convention at the Old Town Hall in Haddam. Linares, 25, was nominated by delegates at the May 12 … [Read more...] about Nominating Conventions Set Up Contest Between Incumbent Linares (R), Newcomer Bjornberg (D) in 33rd District
Democrats Nominate Lomme for Second Term as Regional Probate Judge, Will Face Delia in Re-Match
Democrats nominated incumbent Judge Terrance Lomme of Essex last Thursday for a second four-year term as judge of probate for the nine-town region. Lomme was the unanimous choice of the 31 delegates gathered for the nominating convention at Essex Town Hall. The nine-town region, which was established under the statewide consolidation of probate courts in 2010, includes the … [Read more...] about Democrats Nominate Lomme for Second Term as Regional Probate Judge, Will Face Delia in Re-Match
Carney Cruises to Victory in 23rd District Republican Convention
Devin Carney, Republican candidate for State Representative, won the 23rd District Convention by a vote of 10-4. His campaign was able to earn unanimous support from Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. This included votes from the Lyme First Selectman, Ralph Eno, the Old Saybrook First Selectman, Carl P. Fortuna, Jr., and the current State Representative for the 23rd District, … [Read more...] about Carney Cruises to Victory in 23rd District Republican Convention
Lanier to Primary on Aug. 12 for Republican Candidacy of 23rd District
Vicki Lanier (R) of Old Lyme has announced her intention to primary in August to be the Republican candidate for the state assembly seat of the 23rd District, which will be vacated by Marilyn Giuliano at the end of this year. Giuliano, who has represented the district since 2003, announced in February that she would not seek a seventh term. In six weeks of active … [Read more...] about Lanier to Primary on Aug. 12 for Republican Candidacy of 23rd District
State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Emily Bjornberg of Lyme, Democratic candidate for the State Senate in the 33rd District, addressed the nominating convention of U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-2nd) on Wednesday evening at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield.The 33rd District includes Lyme and also covers Chester, Clinton, Colchester, Deep River, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Old Saybrook, Portland and … [Read more...] about State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg Addresses Nominating Convention of Rep. Joe Courtney
Republican State Rep. Candidate Lanier Reaches Goal to Qualify for Public Election Campaign Funds
Vicki Lanier (R) of Old Lyme has announced that in just six weeks of active fundraising, she significantly exceeded the required amount of funds and number of donors to qualify for public campaign funds to be used both in any primary efforts and ultimately in her race against any Democratic candidate this November. Lanier's donors have come from both statewide and the four … [Read more...] about Republican State Rep. Candidate Lanier Reaches Goal to Qualify for Public Election Campaign Funds
Linares Endorses McKinney for Governor
State Senator Art Linares (R-Westbrook), whose district includes Lyme, has endorsed State Senate Republican Leader John McKinney to be the next governor of the state of Connecticut. “Republicans have a great opportunity in this election to take back the governor’s office and win a number of new seats in the legislature, but we will not be successful unless we have a strong … [Read more...] about Linares Endorses McKinney for Governor
Republican State Rep. Candidate Carney Reaches Fundraising Milestone
Republican candidate for State Representative, Devin Carney, has announced that he has raised $6,285 from 205 donors across the 23rd District, which includes Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook. His campaign will qualify for funding through the Citizen’s Clean Election Program, which requires ‘public support’ from 150 donors in the four towns represented by the 23rd … [Read more...] about Republican State Rep. Candidate Carney Reaches Fundraising Milestone
Giuliano, Sponsors Workforce Development Bill, Legislation Will Provide Apprenticeship Opportunities For Teens
A proposal aimed at creating apprenticeships for teens passed the state House of Representatives late Friday night, and state Rep. Marilyn Giuliano, an ardent proponent of the measure, was a key supporter. Giuliano (R-23), an Assistant Republican Leader, said, “This bill will link business people to teens all throughout the state of Connecticut, in an effort to cultivate … [Read more...] about Giuliano, Sponsors Workforce Development Bill, Legislation Will Provide Apprenticeship Opportunities For Teens