Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

#Westport--Saturday Morning-- Westport Firefighters were dispatched to I 95 NB for a report of a MVA rollover. The initial dispatch was for Engine 4, Rescue 3 and the Shift Commander. Engine 4 arrived on scene just past exit 18 and found a single vehicle crash into a pole with the car on its side and the driver still inside. Engine 2 was added to the assignment for additional manpower. E4 stretched a hose line and began patient care. R3 and E2 worked to stabilizethe vehicle in place prior to removing the driver. The driver was removed from the vehicle at 7:01 AM and patient care was transferred to Westport EMS. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)

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Work At Home? There’s A Tax For That!

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Scott Garrett (NJ-05), Chairman of the Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, introduced the Multistate Worker Tax Fairness Act. This bill will prevent the over-taxation of individuals who telework in one state for companies located in another.  Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy are introducing companion legislation in the Senate. The number of Americans telecommuting and working from home at least part-time has increased with technological advancements. Unfortunately, a patchwork of conflicting state tax rules burdens workers and discourages telecommuting. “If you wake up every morning in Connecticut, and walk downstairs to your home office in Connecticut, it only makes sense that you should…

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