Posted on June 13, 2025

Each year, the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research and the Office of Fiscal Analysis publish a summary of the Major Public Acts passed during the legislative session. This report offers a valuable overview of the key legislation we addressed this year. Some of the topics covered in the report include: Aging Criminal Justice and Public […]

Posted on June 3, 2025

Last night, the Democratic majority pushed through a $55.8 billion, two-year state budget on a largely party-line vote. Unfortunately, even some of their own members voted against it—a clear sign of how flawed this budget truly is. This budget increases spending by 10.1%—a $2.635 billion jump—while placing an unnecessary $2 billion tax-and-fee burden on consumers […]

Posted on May 30, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont has announced $30 million in state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for 46 small towns across Connecticut! These funds will support a variety of infrastructure improvements — including road safety upgrades, emergency management improvements, pedestrian enhancements, and recreational facility upgrades.   Somers & Union Highlights • Somers will receive $191,224 […]