Democrats focused on General Assembly’s big prize: A veto-proof majority
HARTFORD — The big question in this year’s state legislative elections is whether Connecticut Democrats can achieve the veto-proof majorities in both the House and Senate that they’ve been dreaming of for years. (11/05/06)
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Heinrich, Kokoruda to face off in the 101st House District
Voters in the 101st House District, which encompasses Madison and north Guilford, have a choice on Election Day between two politically astute women, first-term incumbent Deborah Heinrich, a Democrat, and Noreen Kokoruda, a five-term Republican selectwoman in Madison. (10/31/06)
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Letter to the Editor
Noreen's letter thanking family, friends, and other supporters, and explaining why she decided to run for state office. (10/29/06)
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Democrats Feisty, But GOP Has Rell
For state Democratic legislators, the Nov. 7 election represents a critical chance to increase their dominance of the state legislature and reach veto-proof majorities in both chambers for the first time in 26 years. (10/28/06)
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A View from the Candidates’ Forum
On a cool, rainy evening, a crowd gathered at the Guilford Free Library to hear what the local candidates for state senate and state representative offices had to say about helping out small business owners and creating economic development opportunities. (10/26/06)
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Shoreline Showdown
One might think U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd had weightier things to do than schmooze with potential voters for first-term state Rep. Deborah Heinrich, D-Madison, but suddenly there he appeared, the white hair, dark eyebrows and blue suit walking into a crowd of Democrats gathered outside the Madison Beanery on a cool fall morning. Dodd's visit is a measure of the battle faced by Noreen Kokoruda, a veteran Republican selectwoman who is challenging Heinrich for the 101st House District seat, which covers Madison and part of North Guilford. Heinrich defeated longtime GOP state Rep. Peter Metz two years ago. (10/24/06)
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Kokoruda Seeks State Representative Seat
Noreen Kokoruda, the Republican candidate for state representative from the 101st District, believes her 10 years as a Madison selectman have given her the experience she needs to speak for Madison and North Guilford in the State Legislature. (10/19/06)
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Candidates Plan Forums
Voters along the shoreline will get a chance to hear from candidates for the state legislature at a series of forums this coming week. (10/13/06)
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Chamber Plans Candidates' Gathering
The Madison Chamber of Commerce is holding a "Meet the Candidates" event on Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. at Harborside Healthcare -- Madison House, 34 Wildwood Ave. (10/11/06)
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Valley-Shore YMCA, Shoreline Foundation Join Services
The Valley-Shore YMCA and the Shoreline Foundation this week announced they have joined forces and will offer "enhanced opportunities and expanded programs in areas from sports and fitness to childcare and aquatics." (10/12/06)
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GOP Picks Kokoruda for House Run
Republicans from Madison and the north section of Guilford unanimously endorsed veteran Madison Selectman Noreen Kokoruda as their candidate for state representative for the 101st House District. (5/25/06)
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Kokoruda Announces Run For State Office
Republican Selectwoman Noreen Kokoruda announced last week she would seek her party's nomination for state representative from the 101st District. (3/23/06)
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Kokoruda takes on Heinrich for state seat
Republican Selectwoman Noreen Kokoruda has an aggressive campaign game plan under way in her bid to unseat Democratic state Rep. Deborah Heinrich, 101st House District (North Guilford and Madison) (3/21/06)
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AquaDome marks 5th year on shoreline
After five years on the shoreline, Madison's AquaDome is still making a splash. (3/16/05)
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