Posted on April 29, 2024
HARTFORD – The House of Representatives acted on H.B. 5491 – An Act Establishing a Property Tax Exemption for Veterans who Have a Service-Connected Permanent and Total Disability Rating. State Representative Kurt Vail (R-Stafford), who is the Ranking Member of the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee, spoke in favor of the legislation while it was under consideration during Monday’s session.
“I’ve spoken to veterans throughout my district, which covers Stafford, Somers, Union, and Woodstock,…
Posted on April 26, 2024
The Appropriations Committee’s leaders did not feel it was necessary to move forward a budget adjustment bill this session. Typically, this piece of legislation is the start of the budgeting process. The inaction on this bill, with just days left in our current legislative session, has put the state’s finances in limbo. The FY 2025 budget is above the spending cap and doesn’t balance, which is why House Republicans put forth a plan that provides a path to a balanced document that is $43.5 million…
Posted on April 15, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to compete at Stafford Motor Speedway? In my latest edition of Behind the Vail, I was able to tour Todd Owen’s shop in Somers. Owen is the defending SK Modified champion and will be competing in the Spring Sizzler, which runs from Saturday, April 27th, to Sunday, April 28th.
Check out the video below for a full tour of his shop and a rundown of the SK Modified class.
At the Spring Sizzler I will be collecting diapers as part of the Stafford Diaper Drive. The…
