Posted on May 1, 2024
Prior to the start of today’s legislative session, I had an opportunity to talk with Michael Bloom, Executive Director at the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut-JFACT during JFACT Advocacy Day. The association advocates for the Jewish community promoting religious, cultural, political and social freedoms enjoyed by all citizens.
I am proud to stand with my Jewish friends and colleagues against Jewish hate, intimidation, and antisemitism. I appreciate hearing from members of the Jewish…
Posted on April 25, 2024
In lieu of the lack of budgetary action from the majority members of the Appropriation Committee, my House Republican colleagues and I have released a plan to adjust the $25.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2025 (which would become effective on July 1).
If no action is taken, the governor would have the discretionary authority to make cuts or funding increases outside of the legislative session.
Our plan keeps a promise to residents by honoring the fiscal guardrails, pursuing structural reforms,…
Posted on April 23, 2024
HARTFORD – State Representative Steve Weir (R-Hebron), House Ranking Member of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, release the following statement in expectation of a vote on the House floor on Thursday.
“With the institution of more policies that overregulate the actions of our small businesses, Democrats on the Labor Committee continue to show how disconnected they are from our small business community,” Rep. Weir said. “It’s these highly regulatory types of mandates forced onto our small…
