Archive for August, 2009

Majority Party Refuses to Compromise: Rigby Votes Against Massive Tax Hikes, Borrowing

by: bsundie August 31, 2009

HARTFORD — Rep. John Rigby on tonight voted against a huge tax-hike budget that held virtually no spending cuts while demonstrating the legislature’s majority party is unwilling to compromise to settle the state’s multi-billion dollar budget crisis. Rigby, who represents seven Northwest Corner towns, said the plan from Democrat leaders put a sales tax cut [...]

Rigby, Republicans Focus on Job Creation in Connecticut

by: bsundie August 24, 2009

WINSTED — What will another tax on businesses do to manufacturers in this community and others throughout the state? One thing is for certain: It won’t help them create jobs for thousands of unemployed people in Connecticut. That was the message from business leaders here at Alcoa Howmet recently, when Republican state Reps. John Rigby, [...]

Rigby and Family Enjoy Carnival

by: bsundie August 1, 2009

HARTLAND — The small town charm offered by the annual carnival here makes it one of the best summer events in the state, and Rep. John Rigby was among those who took in the festivities with his family tonight. Rigby chatted with residents in between stops at the main food tent and games with his [...]