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May 16, 2012

Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in Bethel

May 16, 2012

Updated New Date: Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in New Fairfield

May 10, 2012

Danbury Students Visit Sen. McLachlan at Capitol

May 10, 2012

Sen. McLachlan: Greater Danbury to Benefit from Passage of Hospice Care Bill

May 7, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Honors Danbury High Hoops Team at Capitol

May 4, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Joins Coalition to Promote Manufacturing Jobs

May 3, 2012

Bipartisan Group of Connecticut Lawmakers Form Capitol Prayer Caucus

April 26, 2012

At Capitol, Sen. McLachlan Welcome Cadets from New Fairfield’s Civil Air Patrol Program

April 19, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Applauds Infant Heart Screening Measure’s Passage; Sherman Resident Has Pushed for Measure

April 19, 2012

Sen. McLachlan, Union Savings Bank Honor Student Essay Writers

April 18, 2012

Senator McLachlan Hears from Greater Danbury Taxpayers at Community Meeting

April 12, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Invites Public to Monday Community Forum at Danbury City Hall

April 5, 2012

Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in Danbury

April 5, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Welcomes Danbury Student Inventors to Capitol

March 26, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Joins National Rally for Religious Freedom

March 23, 2012

Sign My Petition to Lower Gas Prices

March 7, 2012

Sen. McLachlan, Sherman Resident Push for Infant Heart Screening

March 6, 2012

Sen. McLachlan: CT Should Reject Tolls [WCBS Radio 880]

March 6, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Says CT Should Not Open the Door to Tolls [News 8 Report]

March 5, 2012

Sen. McLachlan, Bethel & Danbury JROTC Back Measure at State Capitol

March 4, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Backs Measures Impacting Education in Greater Danbury

March 4, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Pans Toll Proposal; Public Hearing Set for Monday

March 1, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Reads to Danbury 3rd Graders [Photo]

February 16, 2012

Connecticut budget: Ready to blow spending cap [Waterbury Republican-American]

February 3, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Attends Opening of Pitney Bowes Technology Center [Danbury News-Times]

February 1, 2012

EDITORIAL: Gov. Malloy’s budget unravels [New Haven Register]

January 24, 2012

McLachlan, Roraback propose pension reform [Danbury News-Times]

December 27, 2011

Sen. McLachlan Honors Danbury Boxer Delvin Rodriguez

December 22, 2011

Sen. McLachlan to Feds: Don’t Cut Danbury Airport Funding

December 13, 2011

Helping the Homeless in Western Connecticut

December 12, 2011

McLachlan wants CL&P to expand credits [Danbury News-Times]

November 15, 2011

Sen. McLachlan and Area Legislators Honor Fallen Danbury Officer Hassiak

November 10, 2011

Please Join Senator Mike McLachlan’s Turkey Drive For The Jericho Partnership Inc.

October 13, 2011

Join Senator McLachlan for “Senator on Your Sidewalk” in Sherman

October 11, 2011

Boughton Names McLachlan to Danbury Municipal Airport Task Force [Danbury News-Times]

October 11, 2011

Sen. McLachlan Honors Stew Leonard’s in Danbury on 25th anniversary [Danbury News-Times]

October 4, 2011

Senator McLachlan Invites You To Join Him For “Senator On Your Sidewalk” in Danbury

September 27, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Host Senior Health & Wellness Fair

September 22, 2011

Lawmakers pressuring Washington on heating aid cuts [Hearst newspapers]

September 8, 2011

A Checklist to Help You and Your Neighbors Recover from Irene

August 30, 2011

Frustrated Greater Danbury officials prepare to ‘storm’ power company [News-TImes]

August 3, 2011

Making cents of new sales tax Retailers allowed to round up, down to nearest penny as rate jumps to 6.35

June 16, 2011

State income taxpayers face retroactive effect of increase [Danbury News Times]

June 8, 2011

State Senator Michael McLachlan: It’s Time for a New State Nickname

June 1, 2011

Senator McLachlan: Gov. Malloy’s Plan to Consolidate Watchdog Agencies Will Undermine Their Independence

May 31, 2011

Early Release of Violent Criminals? Justify It To Their Victims.

May 31, 2011

Salaries: Patronage positions unscathed Cutbacks bypass cadre of state bureaucrats with 6-figure pay [Waterbury Republican-American]

May 19, 2011

State tax income increase retroactive to Jan. 1; Withholding will make up the difference [Waterbury Republican-American]

May 13, 2011

Sen. McLachlan: Pitney Bowes Jobs a Victory for Danbury; Cautions About Anti-Biz Policies in Hartford

May 13, 2011

Pitney Bowes to move 200 employees to Danbury [Danbury News Times]

May 13, 2011

WCSU Student Completes Legislative Internship in Sen. McLachlan’s Office

May 11, 2011

Senator McLachlan Pleased About Korean Vets Bill’s Progress

May 3, 2011

Student Writers Honored by Senator McLachlan, Union Savings Bank

April 19, 2011

Senator McLachlan and Republicans Offer No Tax Increase Alternative to Malloy’s $1.9 Billion Tax Increase

April 13, 2011

Pizza and Politics for Danbury Students, Senator McLachlan

April 11, 2011

HELP STOP THE BIG TAX HIKE!

April 6, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Co-Host Town Hall Meeting in New Fairfield

April 1, 2011

Bethel Delegation takes the time to drill down into proposed State Budget

March 29, 2011

Senator’s Town Hall Meeting Draws 77 People [Danbury Patch]

March 28, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in Bethel

March 28, 2011

Danbury fire school proposal gets stamp of approval from Legislature’s public safety committee [Danbury News Times]

March 18, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in Danbury

February 28, 2011

Senator McLachlan’s Bill Aims to Protect Privacy of Families of Murdered Children

February 3, 2011

Danbury’s State Senator Urges Support of Vets Housing Bill; Public Hearing on Tuesday

January 25, 2011

Republican ‘Common Sense’ Proposal Rolls Back Spending, Freezes State Workers’ Pay, Shrinks Government

December 21, 2010

Senator McLachlan Honored by Connecticut Police Chiefs Association

December 6, 2010

Connecticut State Veterans Memorial – Honoring All Veterans

October 5, 2010

Rebuilding Connecticut’s Economy

September 17, 2010

Happy Constitution Day

September 17, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Tours Local Nuclear Technology Manufacturer

September 10, 2010

Sen. McLachlan: Governor Proclaims September 12th “Direct Support Professional Day”

July 6, 2010

Wartime Service Medals

May 12, 2010

Sen. McLachlan, Rep. Giegler Host Veteran’s Award Ceremony

May 10, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Presents Key Club Awards

May 4, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Supports Job Creation Bill

April 14, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Hosts National Women’s History Month Essay Contest

March 24, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Joins Coalition Urging Opposition to Federal Health Care Bill

March 18, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Supports Legislation Making Changes to the Siting Council

March 10, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Supports Legislation to Eliminate Partisan Unfunded Mandates

March 5, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Criticizes Majority for Delaying Constitutional Spending Cap

February 17, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Key Player in Moving Tenth Amendment Legislation Forward

January 29, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Votes to Cut Agency Spending

January 10, 2010

Senator McLachlan, Coalition of Senate Republicans Call on Attorney General Blumenthal Join in Fighting Federal Healthcare Reform “Sweetheart Deals”

December 30, 2009

Sen. McLachlan Has Perfect Attendance During First Legislative Session

December 8, 2009

Senator McLachlan Honored by Family Institute of Connecticut

November 30, 2009

Capitol Update on the State Budget

November 10, 2009

Senator Michael McLachlan Honors Connecticut’s Korean War Veterans

October 21, 2009

Senator Boucher, Senator McLachlan, Representative Scribner Applaud Release of Federal Grant Money for Town of Bethel

October 19, 2009

State Senator McLachlan, Danbury Mayor Boughton & Greater Danbury Officials Meet with DOT to Discuss Status of Key Transportation Projects

October 15, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Honors Coach Doug Merrill for His Historic Run to the Florida Keys

September 3, 2009

Sen. McLachlan Questions Democrats Cancellation of School Construction Projects

September 1, 2009

Connecticut at a Crossroads

August 28, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Applauds U.S. District Court Ruling Calling Citizens’ Election Program Unconstitutional

July 28, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Honors Danbury Native for Service in World War II

May 30, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Voices Opposition to Push for Diocese of Bridgeport to Register As Lobbyist

May 15, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Applauds Passage of Bill to Screen Newborns for Cystic Fibrosis

May 1, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Hosts Public Hearing on Improving Government Efficiency

April 24, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Casts Vote in Opposition to SB 899

April 17, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Joins Senate & House Republican Leadership in Unveiling Balanced, No-Tax-Increase Budget

April 17, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Announces Federal, State Funding to Help Danbury Homeowners, Protect Jobs

April 7, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Seeks Assistance from State for Workers Laid Off from Mannkind Corporation

April 3, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Honors Students from 24th District

March 28, 2009

Senator McLachlan Names Finalists In “Women’s History Month Essay Contest”

March 27, 2009

Senator McLachlan Details Opposition To Placing Tolls On I-84 In Danbury

March 24, 2009

REPS. CARSON, GIEGLER, SEN. MCLACHLAN: NEW FAIRFIELD PROJECT TO RECEIVE FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS

March 20, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Testifies in Support of Bill To Fully Implement Constitutional Spending Cap

March 11, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Lends Voice to Opposition of SB 1098

March 4, 2009

State Senator McLachlan Casts “No” Vote on Latest Deficit Mitigation Package

February 17, 2009

Senator McLachlan Seeks Assistance From State to Help Workers Laid Off from Ethan Allen

February 17, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Testifies in Support of Housing Assistance for Veterans

January 20, 2009

Senator McLachlan Renews Call to Expand Governor’s Rescission Powers

January 13, 2009

Coping With Rising Energy Costs to Air on Comcast Channel 23

January 8, 2009

Michael McLachlan Sworn In As New State Senator For 24th District Senator McLachlan To Serve as a Minority Whip, Ranking on Government Administration & Elections Committee

December 23, 2008

McLachlan Appointed Ranking Senator on GAE Will also serve on Finance, Judiciary, Legislative Management and Transportation committees

April 12, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Invites Public to Monday Community Forum at Danbury City Hall

March 23, 2012

Sign My Petition to Lower Gas Prices

March 6, 2012

Sen. McLachlan: CT Should Reject Tolls [WCBS Radio 880]

March 4, 2012

Sen. McLachlan Pans Toll Proposal; Public Hearing Set for Monday

February 16, 2012

Connecticut budget: Ready to blow spending cap [Waterbury Republican-American]

February 1, 2012

EDITORIAL: Gov. Malloy’s budget unravels [New Haven Register]

January 24, 2012

McLachlan, Roraback propose pension reform [Danbury News-Times]

August 3, 2011

Making cents of new sales tax Retailers allowed to round up, down to nearest penny as rate jumps to 6.35

June 16, 2011

State income taxpayers face retroactive effect of increase [Danbury News Times]

May 31, 2011

Salaries: Patronage positions unscathed Cutbacks bypass cadre of state bureaucrats with 6-figure pay [Waterbury Republican-American]

May 19, 2011

State tax income increase retroactive to Jan. 1; Withholding will make up the difference [Waterbury Republican-American]

April 19, 2011

Senator McLachlan and Republicans Offer No Tax Increase Alternative to Malloy’s $1.9 Billion Tax Increase

April 11, 2011

HELP STOP THE BIG TAX HIKE!

April 6, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Co-Host Town Hall Meeting in New Fairfield

April 1, 2011

Bethel Delegation takes the time to drill down into proposed State Budget

March 29, 2011

Senator’s Town Hall Meeting Draws 77 People [Danbury Patch]

March 28, 2011

Senator McLachlan to Host Town Hall Meeting in Bethel

January 25, 2011

Republican ‘Common Sense’ Proposal Rolls Back Spending, Freezes State Workers’ Pay, Shrinks Government

October 5, 2010

Rebuilding Connecticut’s Economy

March 24, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Joins Coalition Urging Opposition to Federal Health Care Bill

March 5, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Criticizes Majority for Delaying Constitutional Spending Cap

January 29, 2010

Sen. McLachlan Votes to Cut Agency Spending

November 30, 2009

Capitol Update on the State Budget

September 1, 2009

Connecticut at a Crossroads

May 1, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Hosts Public Hearing on Improving Government Efficiency

April 17, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Joins Senate & House Republican Leadership in Unveiling Balanced, No-Tax-Increase Budget

March 27, 2009

Senator McLachlan Details Opposition To Placing Tolls On I-84 In Danbury

March 20, 2009

State Senator Michael McLachlan Testifies in Support of Bill To Fully Implement Constitutional Spending Cap

March 4, 2009

State Senator McLachlan Casts “No” Vote on Latest Deficit Mitigation Package

January 20, 2009

Senator McLachlan Renews Call to Expand Governor’s Rescission Powers