Posted on February 28, 2022
HARTFORD – Less than a month into the 2022 session, State Representative Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) has outlined her legislative priorities for this year and atop the list is reigning in the ever-increasing delivery costs utility companies can impose on their customers.
“Connecticut’s energy costs are some of the highest in the entire country,” Rep. Pavalock-D’Amato said. “Something needs to be done to protect the customer from the rate increases and exorbitant delivery costs that are being pushed…
Posted on February 22, 2022
HARTFORD – In an effort to bring more attention to the financial need of the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders, State Representatives Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-Bristol), William A. Petit Jr. (R-Plainville), Whit Betts (R-Bristol), and Holly Cheeseman (R-East Lyme) submitted a request to DSS Commissioner, Deidre S. Gifford, and OPM Secretary, Melissa McCaw, to assist Essential Caregivers by closing a gap in their reimbursement.
In their letter, the lawmakers request the DSS commissioner and…
Posted on February 7, 2022
Posted on February 1, 2022
After numerous calls for change from House Republicans, the Office of the Treasurer has agreed to make it easier for people to reclaim their lost property from state control. Millions in unclaimed assets from forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks or abandoned stocks and bonds, as well as unclaimed proceeds from life insurance policies winds up with the State of Connecticut.
In 2019, my colleagues Rep. Lezyle Zupkus, Mike France and I sponsored HB-5709, An Act Requiring Additional Notification…
Posted on January 19, 2022
A couple of weeks ago, I sent out a survey asking for your feedback on important issues facing our state. It is expected many of these will carry over into the 2022 legislative session that begins on February 9th.
Thank you to everyone who provided me with some feedback, your responses are greatly appreciated.
What should be the legislature’s top priority in 2022? (results below)
When members of the legislature make budgetary adjustments this spring, which of these issues are important to…
