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New Laws Effective Oct. 1, 2024

Posted on September 30, 2024

Several new laws will take effect October 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below.

An expanded list of those that will take effect on October 1, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

A summary of some new laws include:

VETERAN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

The House unanimously passed a bill to establish a property tax exemption for veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United

Reps. Foncello & Bolinsky Host Successful Newtown Diaper Drive

Posted on September 24, 2024

NEWTOWN- State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) hosted a successful Diaper Drive to help in-need neighbors in the greater Danbury region last week.

“What a wonderful response from the Newtown Community, thank you! Diapers are not a luxury item for families; they are an essential part of the health and well-being of infants and toddlers,” said Rep. Bolinsky. “I have heard too many stories about the high cost of diapers. Parents should not have to be left to choose

Rep. Foncello Petitioning for Special Session on Electric Rates

Posted on August 27, 2024

Lawmakers continue to offer proposals for long-term relief

House and Senate Republicans are petitioning for a special legislative session to tackle perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut.

The petition, which will be submitted to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State, states that the lawmakers deem it “necessary for the General Assembly to meet in special session” for the purpose of passing several policies which aim to provide ratepayers with long-term relief.

“Our ask of Governor Lamont and

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