Archive for January, 2009

Gov. Rell to give Televised Address Monday

by: jdooley January 30, 2009

Gov. M. Jodi Rell will make a live, televised address to the state Monday night to warn citizens about impending cuts in the state budget.
Rell has asked the major television networks for time to speak during the 6 p.m. newscasts, and she expects to receive permission from them all.
The speech will begin at about 6:01 [...]

Wood Presents Essay Contest Award to Kiera Xanthos

by: jdooley January 28, 2009

HARTFORD- State Rep. Terrie Wood of Darien was on hand for the 15th Annual Secretary of the State Essay Contest award ceremony, January 22nd at the State Capitol, to present Darien resident, Kiera Xanthos, with her honorable mention award in the statewide essay contest sponsored by the Connecticut Citizenship Fund, Inc., in partnership with Connecticut Fund [...]

Unemployment Benefits Expanded an Additional 13 Weeks

by: bsundie January 15, 2009

Unemployed residents who have used their 20 weeks of federally extended jobless benefits are eligible for 13 more weeks of compensation. The extension applies to job-seekers who have used their initial 26 weeks of state unemployment insurance and the 20 weeks of federal benefits are now eligible for a “Second-Tier” of 13 weeks, the governor’s [...]

Upcoming LWV Event with Terrie Wood

by: jdooley January 15, 2009

The League of Women Voters of Darien is hosting a
Legislative Coffee with CT Representative Terrie Wood
Tuesday, January 27th
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Please RSVP: lwv.darien@gmail.com

Newly Sworn-in State Representative Terrie Wood with Family

by: jdooley January 13, 2009

New Republican Legislators at the Capitol

by: mdownes January 7, 2009

Six newly-elected members of the Republican caucus were in Hartford this week for briefings on a variety of state issues, including the state of the budget deficit. The new representatives, to be sworn in early next year, include Tony Hwang (R-134), Fred Camillo (R-151), John Rigby (R-63), Terrie Wood (R-141), Chris Coutu (R-47) and Tim [...]

Wood Sworn in on Opening Day

by: mdownes January 6, 2009

Representative Terrie Wood was sworn in today as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 141st District which includes the towns of Darien and Norwalk.  The swearing-in took place during the legislature’s Opening Day ceremonies which included remarks from Governor M. Jodi Rell.

Rep. Wood Named to Key Committees

by: mdownes January 6, 2009

DARIEN- State Representative Terrie Wood, R- Darien and Rowayton, have been appointed to serve on key committee positions in the House Republican caucus for the 2009 – 2010 legislative sessions by House Republican Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., R-142nd District.
Representative Wood has been appointed to three committees for her first two year term in the [...]