Archive for April, 2010

House GOP offers comprehensive jobs bill

by: aayala April 29, 2010

State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield) joined his House Republican colleagues today in offering a comprehensive jobs proposal during a legislative session at the Capitol.
The GOP proposal was comprised of the following pro-jobs initiatives.
- Repeal of Business Entity Tax on all businesses.
- Create small business revolving loan fund (direct loans only)–$25 million cap on the program.
- Job Creation Tax [...]

Deficit mitigation agreement first step on long journey

by: aayala April 14, 2010

State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield) today said closing the state’s current deficit without raising taxes is step forward in the budget process, but also cautioned that a $700 million budget gap for the next fiscal year awaits July 1, and that needs to be addressed be fixed before the legislature adjourns in May.
“I and my [...]

Frey hosts Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year

by: aayala April 14, 2010

State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield) welcomed Ridgefield Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Maggie Nesbitt to the state Capitol on Tuesday, April 13.
“Maggie Nesbitt is a shining example of what our youth of today can be if they work hard and reach for the stars,” said Rep. Frey. “She is well-deserving of this [...]

Frey to host forum on preserving Ridgefield’s lakes

by: aayala April 6, 2010

State Rep. John Frey (R-Ridgefield) will be hosting a public forum on the Care and Permitting of Ridgefield’s Lakes. The forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 at the Parks and Recreation Building, located at 195 Danbury Road in Ridgefield.
Scheduled to appear at the forum to offer their insights on the [...]