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Jim Himes shares personal reflections on social media

U.S. Congressman Jim Himes recently shared insights into his personal life and coping mechanisms following unexpected events and electoral frustrations through tweets dated November 17-19, 2024.

By Bridgeport Times | Nov 19, 2024

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Fairfield County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Fairfield County received $946,313 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By Bridgeport Times | Feb 28, 2024

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with New Haven County rise or fall in 2021?

By Bridgeport Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in New Haven County received $688,910 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to New Haven County farmers in 2021 reached $240,983

By Bridgeport Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in New Haven County received $240,983 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Fairfield County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Bridgeport Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Fairfield County received $452,089 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Himes Statement on FY24 National Defense Authorization Act

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jul 17, 2023

On July 14, the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Jim Himes (CT-04), issued the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act.

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Bridgeport is Listed as One of Top 5 Booming Cities, According to July 10 Show

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jul 11, 2023

Last July 10, Bridgeport, CT was listed as one of the top 5 booming cities across the country during the July 10 Show.

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Himes Helps Secure $4.5 Million RAISE Grant for Southwest Connecticut’s Norwalk River Valley Trail

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 30, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced $4,528,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to complete construction of the Norwalk River Valley Trail.

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Mayor Ganim Presents Proclamation and Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Bridgeport’s Emergency Operations Center

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 21, Mayor Ganim met with Local 1159 President Bradford Seely, Bridgeport’s Chief of Police Roderick Porter, and Police Commission Chair Daniel Roach, to announce the tentative agreement that was made between the City of Bridgeport and AFSCME, Council 4, Police Local 1159.

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Newly Updated Website Launches for the City of Bridgeport

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 15, the City of Bridgeport officially launched a revitalized version of the City’s website.

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Mayor Ganim Hosts Press Conference to Highlight City of Bridgeport Delegation Updates and Pension Reform

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 14, 2023

Mayor Ganim held a press conference with Connecticut State Comptroller Sean Scanlon and members of the Bridgeport Delegation to discuss the many updates and reforms that have taken place during this year’s legislative session.

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Mayor Ganim and The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center Activate Cooling Center Protocol

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with Mayor Ganim advises all residents to take caution and seek refuge in cooling centers for June 8th during normal business hours.

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The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center Issues Another Air Quality Warning for the City of Bridgeport

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The Bridgeport EOC in conjunction with the City of Bridgeport Public Health Department continues to monitor the air quality hazard that is currently impacting our area.

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The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center Issues Air Quality Warning for the City of Bridgeport

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Bridgeport EOC is monitoring an area of very dense smoke positioned throughout Upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania.

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Hayes Joins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency To Announce Nearly $9M Investment For Cleanup And Assessment At Polluted Brownfields Sites in Connecticut

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

On June 6, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other members of the Connecticut delegation to announce $8,800,000 in federal funding to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfields sites in Connecticut while advancing environmental justice.

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Hayes Statement Opposing Bipartisan Budget Agreement

By Bridgeport Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, following the House vote on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) issued the following statement:

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Himes, Smith Introduce Legislation to Initiate Trade Agreement Negotiations with the UK

By Bridgeport Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 24, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act, a bill to authorize the administration, in consultation with Congress, to negotiate and enter into a comprehensive trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

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Himes Reintroduces Reclamation of War Powers Act

By Bridgeport Times Report | May 26, 2023

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) this week introduced The Reclamation of War Powers Act, a bill that would return the power to declare war back to Congress.

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Himes Announces $3.7 Million CDFI Equitable Recovery Award to Expand Affordable Housing

By Bridgeport Times Report | May 5, 2023

On May 4, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Stamford’s Housing Development Fund will receive $3,718,258 in funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) fund.

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Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call for Investigation into Russian Beheadings of Ukrainian Prisoners

By Bridgeport Times Report | May 3, 2023

Congressmen Jim Himes (D-CT), Chris Stewart (R-UT), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Brad R. Wenstrup (R-OH) led a bipartisan group of 31 lawmakers in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, calling for an investigation into two videos of Russian soldiers allegedly beheading Ukrainian Prisoners of War.