Archive for December, 2009

Rep Hamzy: Democrats Avoid Spending Cuts, Vote for More Taxes

by: admin December 22, 2009

HARTFORD – House Republicans once again offered real solutions to eliminate the state’s $466 million deficit with real spending cuts after Democrats, for the fifth time in 13 months, once again avoided dealing with Connecticut’s flowing red ink and instead opted for more tax hikes and more borrowing to pay for operating expenses. . 
The alternative [...]

Rep. Hamzy Volunteers for Salvation Army, Raises Money for Charity

by: admin December 21, 2009

Hartford- On Friday, Representative William Hamzy (R- Plymouth) spent an hour outside of the Bristol Wal-Mart to raise money for the Salvation Army.
“The Salvation Army does a lot of good work and raises a lot of money for people in need,” said Representative Hamzy. “I am happy I had the opportunity to help out today [...]

Legislative Democrats Avoid Responsibility to Govern

by: admin December 15, 2009

Hartford- The Connecticut State Legislature met briefly in special session today to satisfy a call made by Governor Jodi Rell to deal with the mounting budget deficit. State Representative William Hamzy (R- Plymouth, Bristol) expressed frustration that the super-majority Democrats refused to take action.
“Today’s lack of action by the Democrats proves once again they are [...]

Rep. Hamzy: We Must Learn from State Victim Advocate’s Investigative Report

by: admin December 1, 2009

Hartford- Today state Representative William Hamzy (R- Plymouth) reacted to the State Victim Advocate’s investigative report regarding the murder of Jennifer Magnano which details what could have been done differently and what steps can be taken to ensure a similar tragedy does not happen in the future.
“This report raises some troubling issues,” Rep. Hamzy stated. [...]