Archive for April, 2009

Sawyer Votes to Allow U.S. Flags at Veterans’ Graves

by: Michael Downes April 14, 2009

State Representative Pam Sawyer voted in favor of a measure before the House of Representatives which would prohibit towns, cemetery associations or ecclesiastical societies that care for cemeteries from restricting the placement of United States flags on veterans’ graves from the Saturday before Memorial Day until the Monday after July 4 each year.
Sawyer noted that while [...]

Sawyer Looks for Accountability on Jobs in Connecticut

by: Michael Downes April 7, 2009

House Republicans offer amendment requiring jobs impact statement on bills impacting employment in Connecticut
During today’s legislative session State Representative Pam Sawyer (R-Bolton) today offered her support to a House Republican amendment which would require that any legislation which impacted jobs in the state of Connecticut must contain a “jobs impact statement.”
Current state law requires that [...]