Posted on April 12, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s office of Engineering is implementing a Pavement Preservation Project for the 2025 construction season. A section of I-91 in the Town of East Windsor and Enfield has been identified as a candidate for this program.
The department is developing plans to mill and overlay a section of I-91 from Route 140 (Bridge Street) overpass to the Massachusetts State Line for a total distance of approximately 7.3 miles. This project will also include milling and overlaying…
Posted on April 10, 2024
As part of last night’s legislative update we highlighted an Enfield land conveyance before the GAE Committee, the importance of keeping the fiscal guardrails in place, educational funding, and some of the more troubling pieces of legislation being proposed this session.
As always, if you weren’t able to make it due to a conflict, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Carol.Hall@housegop.ct.gov with any questions or issues you may have.
Posted on April 4, 2024
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be conducting a pavement marking project in Enfield, East Windsor, and surrounding towns beginning Sunday, April 7 through Friday, November 8.
No work will be performed the day before or day after all State recognized holidays.
LANE CLOSURE INFO
Traffic control personnel, sign patterns, cones, and truck mounted attenuators will guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule is 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (Sunday – Friday) on secondary…
Posted on April 1, 2024
As the various committees work toward finalizing bills in preparation for moving them along in the legislative process, I wanted to draw your attention to several proposals being introduced in this shortened session that will undoubtedly have a negative impact on public safety, landlord and property owner rights, small businesses, local control over zoning, and our overall economy.
Below are just a few examples of these types of bills.
PUBLIC SAFETY
HB 5324 – This bill prohibits members of law…
Posted on March 28, 2024
HARTFORD – State Representative Carol Hall (R-59) and State Senator John Kissel (R-7) are asking constituents in their districts to join them for Legislative Town Hall event prior to the conclusion of the 2024 session.
WHEN:
Tuesday, April 9th
6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Enfield Town Hall (Enfield Room)
820 Enfield Street
If you’d like to discuss any items related to the 2024 legislative session, have questions about state government, are experiencing an issue with a state agency, or have comments…
Posted on March 13, 2024
Yesterday morning, I had a welcomed opportunity to step away from the legislative side of things to be a guest reader in Mrs. Wisnesky’s first-grade class at Hazardville Memorial Elementary School in Enfield.
This annual event is a favorite of mine and one I look forward to participating in at different schools in the district each and every year.
I’d like to acknowledge the teachers and administrators in our district and throughout our state for their efforts in creating fun and unique ways…
Posted on March 4, 2024
The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 7th to hear testimony on several bill proposals, but namely one I’ve been pushing to address this session, HB-5361, An Act Concerning the Siting of Renewable Energy Sources in the State.
The purpose of this proposal is to (1) revise the Connecticut Siting Council approval process for certain renewable energy projects, and (2) require the council to follow conditions imposed by a municipality for certain projects near…
Posted on February 1, 2024
Today, I joined my House Republican colleagues in releasing our 2024 caucus agenda.
These proposals focus on maintaining the state’s current fiscal stability while also making Connecticut a more affordable place to live. The affordability-focused proposals cover a variety of topics.
Notable inclusions:
➡ Stop the electric vehicle mandate, protecting your choice to buy the car you want
➡ Encourage reasonable housing solutions that balance community concerns and residents’ needs
➡ Prosecute juvenile…
Posted on January 2, 2024
TAX CUTS
The state budget, adopted in June, cuts the bottom two marginal income tax rates for all filers from 3% to 2% and from 5% to 4.5%. Income taxes on the first $50,000 in taxable income will be lowered for single filers and married people filing separately, $100,000 for joint filers, and $80,000 for heads of household. January 1 is also the start of easing the cliff on income tax exemptions for retirement income. The new budget adds a tax deduction schedule for retirement income above the full…
Posted on November 3, 2023
Lawmaker Recognized by Connecticut’s Leading Business Organization
HARTFORD –The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) has recently released their ‘State House Voting Records’ annual report for 2023 and State Representative Carol Hall (R-59) has received a 100% score for her votes on key bills that impact Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate.
The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s…