Posted on April 7, 2021
HARTFORD—State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) on Wednesday joined leaders of Connecticut’s business community in calling for state government to use federal pandemic aid to reduce the amount of unemployment debt employers will have to pay back as they work toward recovery.
“Connecticut needs to take immediate action now or the financial situation for many businesses will get increasingly worse,” said Rep. Howard. “Without this funding, we run the risk of future tax increases that will disproportionately…
Posted on April 6, 2021
STONINGTON- In celebration of Earth Day, State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) will be hosting an Earth Day River Clean-up on April 24 by the side of the Pawcatuck River.
Earth Day is officially celebrated on April 22 each year as a day meant to increase awareness of environmental problems, but also a time for many communities to gather together to clean up litter, plant trees, or simply reflect on the beauty of nature.
The Pawcatuck River Clean-up will begin at 9:00 a.m. and go to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday…
Posted on March 29, 2021
Connecticut’s news media has dedicated considerable time to sharing the concerns of residents frustrated not just by escalating motor vehicle break-ins, but also brazen car thefts committed by juveniles who act without fear of significant legal repercussion.
There’s a Judiciary Committee public hearing Wednesday [Details below] where you can share your thoughts about the motor vehicle theft crisis.
Early this session, I, along with the House Republicans submitted legislation to impose actual consequences…
Posted on March 26, 2021
HARTFORD- Sen. Heather Somers and Rep. Greg Howard on Monday, Mar. 29 will host a Virtual Town Hall Meeting for Groton, Stonington and North Stonington residents.
From 6:30 p.m to 8:00 p.m., the state lawmakers will discuss key policy issues that are being debated in the Connecticut General Assembly and take questions from area taxpayers.
To register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yj78rsa7 .
For registration questions, email: Erika.Pocock@cga.ct.gov
Posted on March 26, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Greg Howard (R-43) joined caucus members in voting against a measure to further extend Governor Lamont’s executive powers and continue his current executive orders until May 20, 2021. The measure passed the House of Representatives 90-50.
The Republican proposal would require that leaders from both parties in the House and Senate, in consultation with the governor, undertake a thorough review of all the outstanding executive orders that Lamont has put in place over…
Posted on March 19, 2021
HARTFORD – State Representative Greg Howard (R-43), who testified in support of a proposal to better assist domestic violence victims by excluding the abuser’s income from the eligibility requirements necessary to receive them, received the approval by a key legislative committee this week.
The proposal, HB-6520, An Act Concerning the Provision of Temporary State Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, provides an immediate 90 days of temporary relief benefits to victims of domestic violence, to…
Posted on March 18, 2021
Southeastern Connecticut Legislative Republicans Laud Progress on Expanded Gaming
Earlier today, Governor Lamont announced that a deal had been reached by his office and both tribes.
Per the Governor’s announcement, the agreement is expected to generate tens of millions of dollars in new state revenue.
Key components of the agreement include:
Posted on March 11, 2021
I’m writing to let you know about an important public hearing Monday in the legislature’s Planning and Development Committee, where there are several bills aimed at upending local control of land use decisions.
Among the bills is S.B. 1024, An Act Concerning Zoning Authority, Certain Design Guidelines, Qualifications of Certain Land Use Officials and Certain Sewage Disposal Systems. This proposal is built on recommendations from Desegregate CT, a special interest group that on Wednesday emailed its…
Posted on March 10, 2021
State Rep. Greg Howard: MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Public Hearings for Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment
STONINGTON- State Rep. Greg Howard wanted to remind his constituents that The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) are seeking public comment on management options under consideration in the Bluefish Allocation and Rebuilding Amendment.
This amendment contains alternatives to:
