Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Below, I encourage you to fill out my 2023 Legislative Survey which includes a brief set of questions on what issues matter most to YOU! Your participation in this survey will help me to better represent your interests as our legislature begins to vote on key bills on the House floor.

To access the form, please click the link here: Rep. Ackert 2023 Legislative Survey

This survey consists of questions relating to both state and local issues ranging from the economy to crime,…

(HARTFORD) — Today, Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Office of Policy Management has announced the availability of state grants to municipalities for maintenance of neglected cemeteries. Each grant is $5,000 and will be released under the state’s Neglected Cemetery Account Grant Program.

The governor’s office released a list of municipalities that have been selected to receive a grant, upon the successful submission and approval of required contractual documents:

• Andover
• Berlin
• Bethany
• Bethlehem

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(WILLIMANTIC) — On Wednesday morning, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) delivered a keynote address to the Eastern Connecticut Veterans Community Center to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Invited to speak by President and CEO, Diane Nadeau, Ackert discussed the historic significance of March 29th, read poetry, and even shared personal anecdotes of his own experience in the U.S. Air Force.

Ackert was joined by State Representative Kurt Vail (R-52) as they both handed out honorary…

(HARTFORD) — On Friday, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) testified in front of the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee with his strong support for House Bill 6921, “An Act Concerning the Amount of the Apprenticeship Tax Credit for the Construction Trades.” As stated in his testimony, the bill seeks to incentivize more students, youth, and residents to join Connecticut’s skilled trade workforce.

If passed, HB6921 would raise the tax credit from $4,000-$7,500 a year for hired apprentices…

(BOLTON) — On Tuesday evening, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) joined State Representative Steve Weir (R-55) for a Community Conversation hosted at Bolton’s Town Hall. Bolton’s First Selectman, Pamela Sawyer, proudly presented honor medals to both Reps. Ackert and Weir.

Constituent concerns ranged from Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) Grants to financial burdens that could arise from the implementation of early voting. Another important issue raised was affordable housing in…

(HARTFORD) — On Wednesday, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) joined the Education Committee to testify in support of two key bills that serve to fill more Connecticut jobs and reduce unnecessary mandates on school administrators. As Ranking Member of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, Ackert provided a valuable perspective on how both S.B. 1197 “An Act Concerning Workforce Development” and H.B. 6882 “An Act Concerning Mandate Relief” could promptly achieve these goals.

In raised Senate…

Earlier this week, Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) joined C. Ward Electric for a 1-on-1 solar installation training in response to recent concerns from fellow electricians, like Tim. Currently, the demand for solar panel installation on domestic property has become increasingly popular across our state. As utility costs continue to rise in Connecticut, reliance on solar power and energy has transformed the electrician trade.

“The trade is so bad now,” said Ackert, Ranking Member of the Labor and…

On Friday, March 10th, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee will host a public hearing to consider House Bill 5290, An Act Sunsetting the Highway Use Tax. This Republican-led proposal was initially denied a public hearing by Democratic colleagues, until House Republicans used a parliamentary procedure securing the 51 required signatures to force a public hearing for a bill.

The public hearing will occur on Friday, March 10th at 2:00PM in the Legislative Office Building Room 2E. The hearing…

(HARTFORD) — On Wednesday, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) testified in support of three key bills during public hearings for the Planning and Development Committee and Transportation Committee. Rep. Ackert, who is a Ranking Member on the Labor and Public Employees Committee, emphasized the issues of damages from unclaimed property, municipal tree removal, and creating an electronic application for temporary registrations through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Many of the representative’s…

(LEBANON) — Last night, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) and Mark DeCaprio (R-48) joined for a night of Pizza & Policy at Roberto’s Log Cabin Restaurant in Lebanon, CT. Conversations and laughs filled the room as both representatives outlined their 2023 legislative agendas and fielded constituent questions and comments.

Some of the issues address included the Highway Use Tax (HUT), affordable housing, the sale of wine in grocery stores, and what the future holds in store for Hartford’s recently…