Archive for April, 2009

First-time homebuyer tax credit

by: aayala April 28, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law on February 17, 2009 has improved the first time homebuyer tax credit.
Highlights of this credit include:
• A refundable credit equal to the lesser of 10% of the purchase price or $8,000. Refundable, meaning the tax credit can offset your entire federal income tax liability [...]

Rep. Miner meets with sportsmen

by: jdicarlo April 28, 2009

On Wednesday, April 22, Rep. Miner met with sportsmen from throughout Connecticut as part of Sportsmen’s Day at the Capitol. Pictured above, Rep. Miner meets with Dave Pettinicchi, a Litchfield resident, at the Harwinton Rod and Gun Club’s display.

Miner Answers Budget Questions from County Residents During Forum

by: admin April 23, 2009

WINSTED — Two dozen people showed up tonight for a forum co-sponsored by Rep. Craig Miner, who answered questions regarding the state’s unprecedented fiscal crunch and how the legislature will solve the problem. Miner was assisted Rep. John Rigby, another House Republican legislator from Litchfield County. During the two-hour session at The Gilbert School the [...]

Rep. Miner To Appear On CPTV Program

by: jdicarlo April 9, 2009

HARTFORD- State Rep. Craig Miner, R-66, will appear this weekend on Connecticut Public Television’s (CPTV) “On The Record” program to discuss state budget issues with host Steve Kotchko. Rep. Miner, who serves as Ranking Member (House Republican leader) of the Legislature’s budget-writing Appropriations Committee, will be joined by committee co-chairman, State Rep. John Geragosian, D-25. [...]

Rep. Miner votes against budget that would increase taxes by $3.3 billion

by: jdicarlo April 3, 2009

HARTFORD- On Thursday, April 2, State Rep. Craig Miner, R-66, voted against a proposed state spending plan that would require $3.3 billion in new taxes over the biennium. The Legislature’s Appropriations Committee approved a spending plan that is fiscally unsound and would worsen the state’s fiscal condition during the recession, said Rep. Miner, who serves [...]