John Rowland, Governor of Connecticut

ROWLAND RESIGNS!!

At a 6 PM news conference today (June 21 2004) Governor John Rowland announced that he is resigning, effective July 1 2004.

Lt. Gov. Jodi Rell will serve as governor for the final two years of the Rowland term. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin Sullivan, a Democrat from West Hartford, will become the new lieutenant governor. [READ MORE]

GOVERNOR ROWLAND'S RESIGNATION SPEECH

NEDV.NET presents an online compilation of information about John Rowland's actions while governor of Connecticut. As time allows, we'll include updated information (that hasn't been suppressed.)

It is not an attempt to present an argument for impeachment or against impeachment, just a place to find out for yourself what's been learned and what has been released to the public. We'll leave it to you to decide for yourself if Connecticut's Governor is teaching Connecticut's children to take advantage of the kind of "opportunity" and "limitless potential" that will lead to a better Connecticut.

We'll update as often as possible as investigations continue. Please help us keep this resource current by letting us know if you've found information not contained here. Thanks. - JT

Want to send a letter to Governor Rowland letting him know you think it's time for him to resign? Agree that "Connecticut citizens deserve better leadership than the never-ending lies and corruption involving the governor and his cronies." Visit DumpRowland.com.

Don't know all the characters in the Rowland Drama? Go to NBC Channel 30 News' Cottage Controversy: Who's Who [http://www.nbc30.com/politics/2717226/detail.html]

For a bit of "tongue-in-cheek" humor, take a look at Governor Rowland's Footguard, by Mel Hathorn based on an incident that happened in early December 2003. Also see Excerpt from The Castlereagh Connection by the same author

Learn more about the Rowland administration - from Rowland's official state web site: Executive Office of the Governor or Connecticut, John Rowland. [http://www.ct.gov/governor/site/default.asp].

Want to voice your opinion directly to Governor Rowland?

Email Rowland: Governor.Rowland@po.state.ct.us
Phone Rowland: 860-566-4840
Fax Rowland: 860-566-4677

NEWS STORIES

June 2004

• ROWLAND ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION
  • June 21 2004: News12.com: Governor John Rowland resigns
  • June 21 2004: Capital News 9 (Albany NY): Connecticut Governor Resigns
  • June 21 2004: KRON News (California)/Associated Press: CT Governor Resigns Amid Scandal
  • June 21 2004: Stamford Advocate /Associated Press: Timeline of Governor John G. Rowland's Political Career
  • June 21 2004: FOX News: Rowland Resigns as Connecticut Governor
• June 18 2004: NBC 30: Governor's Lawyer Walks Out Of Hearings
• June 18 2004: The Day, By MATTHEW J. MALONE Day Staff Writer, Enterprise Reporter & TED MANN: Rowland Lawyers Pin Hopes On Ryan
• June 18 2004: Norwich Bulletin, by JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press Writer: Impeachment hearings shift focus to another contractor
• June 18 2004: Norwich Bulletin, by Matt Apuzzo, Associated Press Writer: Supreme Court to untangle government branches in Rowland case
• June 17 2004: Norwich Bulletin, by JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN Associated Press Writer: Lawmakers fear another legal challenge by Rowland
• June 16 2004: NBC 30: CDA President Details State's Assistance To Rowland Friend
• June 16 2004: The Day, By TED MANN: Panel Looking At Florida Trip, Other Gifts To Rowlands [pdf]
• June 14 2004: NBC 30: Former Director Of Ethics Panel Finishes Testimony
• June 09 2004: New York Times, WILLIAM YARDLEY and ALISON LEIGH COWAN: TESTIMONY OPENS ON IMPEACHMENT
• June 08 2004: NBC 30: Investigator Details Rowland's Condo Deal

March 2004

• 03-09-04
  • DumpRowland.com: Dump Rowland Meetup
  • WFSB: The Associated Press: Rowland won't mention investigation in State of the State
  • Record-Journal: Paul Hughes, Record-Journal staff: Talks today looming large for Rowland

Week of February 14 - February 20 2004

• 02-20-04
  • Quinnipiac University: Rowland can not govern effectively: Connecticut voters tell Quinnipiac University poll; Governor's admissions are enough to remove him.

Week of February 7 - February 13 2004

• 02-12-04
  • The Day, New London: Susan Haigh, AP Writer: National Good Government Groups Keep Eye On Connecticut Scandal
• 02-11-04
  • The Day, New London: The Day: Bysiewicz Calls On Rowland To Reveal Legal Defense Fund Donors
  • The Day, New London: Kenton Robinson, Day Staff Columnist: State Panel's Questions On Overtime Go Unanswered: DeRosa Fails To Appear Before Lawmakers To Explain $413,804 Bill

Week of February 1 - February 6 2004

• 02-02-04
  • Quinnipiac University: poll: Rowland should resign: Connecticut voters tell Quinnipiac University Poll; voters say 6-1 Governor misled them
  • US Politics Today: John Rowland (R-CT) news
  • US Politics Today: Connecticut Political News
  • Fox 61; Feedback Board

Week of January 25 2004 - January 31 2004

• 01-31-04
  • Newsday.com: Mark Pazniokas, Courant Staff Writers: Panel Begins Impeachment Process: Committee Seeks Legal Counsel Before Weighing Case Against Rowland
  • Newsday.com: MaryEllen Fillo, Courant Staff Writer: Towns Worried About Scandal
• 01-30-04
  • Newsday.com: Susan Haigh, Associated Press: Subpoena Seeks State Records
• 01-29-04
  • Newsday.com: Edmund H. Mahony, Jon Lender. Also Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant Staff Writers: Rowland And The G. Fox Deal: Governor Had Stock In Company Founded By One Of Building's Buyers
• 01-27-04
  • The Bristol Press: Steve Collins: Impeachment panel creation surreal and sad, Hamzy says
  • Newsday.com: Christopher Keating and Elizabeth Hamilton, Courant Staff Writers: A Grim, Unanimous House Vote: Legislators Formally Appoint Panel To Decide Whether Rowland Faces Impeachment
  • The Stamford Advocate: Tobin A. Coleman: Impeachment panel wins OK
• 01-26-04
  • Reuters: Mark Wilkinson: Conn. Governor Impeachment Panel Gets Unanimous OK

Week of January 18 2004 - January 24 2004

• 01-23-04
  • Newsday.com: Christopher Keating and Elizabeth Hamilton, Courant Staff Writers: Low-Key Group, High-Profile Task: Bipartisan Panel Members Chosen To Decide Rowland's Fate Are A Calm, Deliberate Bunch
• 01-22-04
  • ConnPost.com: Ken Dixon: Rowland support vanishes
  • New Haven Advocte: Rowland Watch: Carole Bass & Paul Bass: The latest on the Rowland Scandals
  • Newsday.com: Christopher Keating and Elizabeth Hamilton, Courant Staff Writers: Lyons Rounds Up Members For Impeachment Panel: Names Tightly Guarded As Rowland Sinks In Poll
• 01-21-04
  • Newsday.com: Jon Lender, Elizabeth Hamilton, Courant Staff Writers: Rowland should quit or be removed by Legislature, Connecticut voters tell Quinnipiac University Poll: 48 percent of Republicans now say he should resign
  • Quinnipiac University: Amid Controversy, Rowland Defender Quits State GOP Job
• 01-20-04
  • The Record-Journal: Community commentary by Jim Abrams: It was only after I had to call my electrician . . .
• 01-18-04
  • Newsday.com: Dave Altimari, Jack Dolan and Jon Lender, Courant Staff Writers: Rowland's Votes Aided Friends' Ventures
  • Newsday.com: Community commentary by Brad Davis, Hartford Courant: I Support The Governor 100 Percent

Week of January 11 2004 - January 17 2004

• 01-17-04
  • NBC30.com: Associated Press: Poll: 55 Percent Say Rowland Should Resign
• 01-15-04
  • wnbc.com: Associated Press: House To Form Committee To Investigate Governor
  • The News-Times: Susan Haigh: Rowland approach to impeachment similar to Clinton
  • Newsday.com: Christopher Keating, Capitol Bureau Chief: Bipartisan House Panel Will Chart A New Course: A Historic First Step
• 01-14-04
  • NY Times: Editorial: JUDICIAL WATCH CALLS ON CONNECTICUT GOVERNOR JOHN ROWLAND TO RESIGN
  • NY Times: Editorial: Governor Rowland Should Resign
  • turnto10.com: Associated Press: Lawmakers Form Committee To Investigate Rowland
• 01-13-04
  • Yale Daily News: Jacob Leibenluft: Elm City reps fail to rally for Rowland: Seven General Assembly members advocate corruption investigation

Week of January 04 2004 - January 10 2004

• 01-09-04
  • American RealPolitik: Posted by Brian D. Chapin: Impeach This Man
• 01-07-04
  • FoxNews: Associated Press: Poll Says Most Voters Think Rowland Should Quit
  • Newsday.com: Susan Haigh, Associated Press Writer: Conn. Gov. Subpoeaned for His Records
  • The Day, New London: Ted Mann: Rowland, Legislative Leaders To Meet Today
• 01-06-04
  • 7 Eye Witness News Online: Rowland Should Resign, Say Three More CT Republicans
  • NBC 30.com: House Prepares To Discuss Governor's Future
  • NBC 30.com: The Associated Press contributed to this report.: Ethics Commission To Discuss Cottage Gifts: Commissioners Plan Meeting For Next Week
  • NBC 30.com: The Associated Press contributed to this report: Rowland Sold Condo For Thousands Above Market Value
  • : Lt. Gov. "Disappointed" In Rowland, Pledges Support
  • The News-Times: Fred Lucas: Governor promises no more surprises
  • The News-Times: Fred Lucas: Few U.S. governors have left office over scandals
  • The Day, New London: Letter to Editor: Neild B. Oldham, New London: Media's Take On Gov. Rowland Is Hypocritical
  • The Day, New London: Letter to Editor: C.J. Sullivan III, Niantic: Governor Should Lead Workers By Example
• 01-05-04
  • Journal Inquirer: Editorial: The problem is bigger than Rowland
  • Journal Inquirer: Don Michak: Hot tub's donor tied to Enron

Week of December 28 2003 - January 03 2004

• 01-03-04
  • Journal Inquirer: Editorial: The human toll of the Rowland scandals
  • Journal Inquirer: Chris Powell: Federal probe is Rowland's shield aganist any inquiry by legislature

• 01-02-04
  • WFSB Channel 3: The Associated Press: Children of Rowland partners got state jobs
  • WFSB Channel 3: WorldNow and WFSB: House entertains talk of Rowland impeachment
• 01-01-04
  • Norwich Bulletin: Francis McCabe: Corruption follows governor into 2004
  • Guardian Newspapers: Susan Haigh, Associated Press: Subpoena Served in Conn. Governor's Case
• 12-31-03
  • The Stamford Advocate: Louis Porter, Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc.: Top lawmakers discuss Rowland probe
  • New Haven Register: Gregory B. Hladky: State Democrats ponder next move
• 12-30-03
  • The Hartford Courant: Edmund H. Mahony: Parties review legal moves
  • Greenwich Times: Associated Press: Top House Democrats discuss Rowland, impeachment
  • The Sacramento Bee: Susan Haigh, Associated Press: Connecticut Democrats seek meeting with embattled GOP governor
  • FOX News Network: Kelley Beaucar Vlahos: Connecticut Voters Dismayed by Rowland Revelation
• 12-29-03
  • Greenwich Times: Associated Press: Shays meets with Rowland, doesn't ask for resignation
  • WFSB Channel 3: The Associated Press: Rowland quotes God in recent days
• 12-28-03
  • Greenwich Times: Associated Press: Feds ask state to stay off Rowland cottage case

Week of December 21 - December 27, 2003

• 12-24-03
  • Greenwich Times: Associated Press: Senate leader suggests legislative hearing into Rowland home
• 12-23-03
  • Christian Science Monitor: Alexandra Marks: What is public threshold for politicians' lies?
  • Los Angeles Times: Elizabeth Mehren: Clamor for Conn. governor to quit grows louder
  • WFSB Channel 3: AP Writers Lolita Baldor, Washington and Dave Collins, Hartford: Top Democrat asks governor to step down
  • The Topeka Capital-Journal: Associated Press: Calls for governor's ousting grow
• 12-21-03
  • WFSB.com: Associated Press: Rowland apologizes again, says state contracts not influenced
  • AP News: Associated Press: Hartford Courant Calls for Governor to Resign Over Gifts
  • Philly.com: Associated Press: CT Paper Calls for Governor to Resign
  • Bristol Press: Gregory Hladky: Some say Rowland can't stay
  • WFSB.com: Associated Press: Congress members want to meet with Rowland
  • The Day, New London: Diane Scarponi, AP Writer: "Mama Jo", A Figure In Rowland Scandal, Is From GOP Old Guard
  • The Day, New London: Commentary Chris Powell, Journal Inquirer, Manchester: How Many Charges Will It Take?

Week of December 14 - December 20, 2003

• 12-20-03
  • The Day, New London: Andrew Ryan: Rowland Remains Defiant
  • The Day, New London: Editorial: A Call To Honest Republicans
  • The Day, New London: Charles E. Potter: It's Time For Rowland To Step Aside
  • The Day, New London: Don Michak: Rowland, Aides Personally Approved Major State Contracts
  • The Day, New London: Commentary: NY Times Editorial 12-16-03: Rowland's State Of Denial
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor: Sal Sapia, Old Lyme: State's First Lady Can Use Influence For Good
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor: Michael J. Gorton, Waterford: Rowland Should Admit He Lied And Resign
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor: Sue DeBartolo, Waterford: Governor, First Lady On Santa's Bad List
• 12-19-03
  • Stamford Advocate: Editorial: Governor must assess his situation
  • BuzzFlash: Editorial: GOP Hypocrite of the Week: Connecticut Governor John Rowland
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor: Glenn Cheney, Hanover: People Should Call For Rowland Impeachment
• 12-18-03
  • Sea of Noise Blog: Impeach Rowland?
  • Stamford Advocate: Kevin McCallum: Rowland repents, refuses to resign
  • Stamford Advocate: Kevin McCallum: Rowland vows he will stay in office
  • Stamford Advocate: Letter to the Editor: Carl Mezoff, Stamford: Judging the ethics of actions taken by Gov. Rowland
  • Bristol Press: Gregory B. Hladky: Rowland defense: God and country
  • Bristol Press: Gregory B. Hladky: Voters split on Rowland resigning
  • The Day, New London: Kenton Robinson: Governor's Speech Gets Mixed Reaction As Polls Show Declining Support
  • The Day, New London: Matthew J. Malone: Opinion Polls Keeping The Heat On Rowland
  • Danbury News Times: Fred Lucas: A Matter of Trust: Contrite Rowland losing voter support
• 12-17-03
  • NBC 30: 55 Percent Say Rowland Should Resign: Governor's Numbers May Change In Coming Weeks
  • NBC 30: Governor Plans To Discuss Cottage Issue
  • Bristol Press: Rowland hurt by lies about cottage
  • Danbury News Times: Governor's mansion aide subpoenaed before grand jury
  • Danbury News Times: Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Writer: GOP Congress members say Rowland must atone for mistakes
  • The Day, New London: Diane Scarponi: Cottage Flap Prompts Look At Ethics Laws
  • Stamford Advocate: Lindsay Faber: GOP in town backs Rowland
  • The Day, New London: Editorial: For The Good Of The State
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor, from Walt Jay, Groton: State Would Be Better Off Without Rowland
  • The Day, New London: Letter to the Editor, from Claudia Gauches, Stonington: Rowland's Arrogance Conveys His Character
• 12-16-03
  • Danbury News Times: John Christoffersen, Associated Press Writer: Some see similarities between Rowland, Ganim cases
• 12-15-03
  • NBC 30: Rowland: Service To State Speaks For Itself
• 12-14-03
  • Norwich Bulletin, Boston Globe, Record-Journal: Susan Haigh, Associated Press: Aide says Rowland won't quit Prague, Democrats call for resignation
  • NY Daily News: Conn. gov won't step down
  • The Stamford Advocate: Combined wire services: Pressure on Rowland builds
  • Danbury News Times: Contractor personally involved in work on Rowland home
  • Connecticut Post: Ken Dixon: Lawmakers likely to fill loophole
  • Danbury News Times: Three newspapers call for Rowland's resignation

Week of December 7 - December 13, 2003

• 12-13-03
  • Houston Chronicle: Associated Press: Dems threaten to impeach governor
  • Waterbury Republican-American: Trip Jennings: Governor changes story
  • The Sun News [scroll down]: Legislators threaten to impeach governor
  • Bristol Press: Rowland admits dishonesty
• 12-12-03
  • NBC 30: Governor Issues Statement About Cottage,   Rowland Statement
• 12-10-03
  • NBC 30: Governor Slams Door On Cottage Questions

And from the Election Campaign of . . .

• Richter Esler, [R], 3^rd District, CT General Assembly
• Newsday.com: Christopher Keating,Courant Staff Writer Bush Campaigns; Rowland Stays Away

Prior to October 2003

• April 2, 2003: Journal Inquirer: Don Michak: Did Rowland get personal pampering on party's tab?

• April 17, 2003: New Haven Register: Editorial: Pursue probe of charge cards

• September 29, 2003:Norwich Bulletin: Susan Haigh: Some seek Rowland recall. But unlike California, Connecticut's governor can't be recalled.

Other Issues & Sites

• CCAG: Connecticut Citizens Action Group: Summary of selected Rowland scandals:
• Newsday.com: by Dave Altimari, Courant Staff Writer: January 31, 2004: Tomasso Business Loses State Contract: Property Management Firm Refuses To Sign Gift Affidavit
• Newsday.com: by Dave Altimari and Jon Lender, Courant Staff Writers: January 22, 2004: Termination Of "Rigged" Lease Deal Expected
• Newsday.com: by Dave Altimari, Jack Dolan and Jon Lender, Courant Staff Writers: January 18, 2004: Rowland's Votes Aided Friends' Ventures
• Newsday.com: by Jon Lender, Courant Staff Writers: January 15, 2004: GOP Operative Digs Into Democrats' Backgrounds
• Journal Inquirer: Don Michak: Rowland linked to Enron plan
• EndtheCorruption.com: Connecticut deserves more than bad judgment.
• On the issues: John Rowland
• Citizens for a Sound Economy: CSE Staff: Call Gov. Rowland Today: Stop taxing Connecticut!
• The Norwich Bulletin: Amy Beth Preiss Town selectman ditches GOP fed up with Rowland
• AFSCME Council 4: Scott Whipple: Unions blast Rowland
• Fairfield County Weekly: Paul Bass: Will the Real John Rowland please stand up
• The Day, New London: Rowland's Stepson Averts Additional Trouble

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