Posted on May 17, 2024
(HARTFORD) — This week, House Republicans scored a major victory in officially establishing a Fallen Officer Fund that supports families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Specifically, this fund distributes one-time payments to the families of officers killed in the line of duty, helping them in their time of uncertainty, grief, and need.
This bill came in response to the sudden death of two Bristol police officers last year, sadly followed by the deaths of state troopers and other…
Posted on April 30, 2024
(HARTFORD) — Yesterday, I voted in support of HB 5491 which offers municipal property tax relief for certain Connecticut veterans who have a permanent and total (P&T) 100% disability rating. In my remarks, however, I recognize how this bill is yet another unfunded mandate for towns to implement without any state financial assistance, which is why I suggest incorporating state funding to help our small towns.
As a veteran myself, I am proud to support this bill but I look forward to revisiting…
Posted on April 25, 2024
(HARTFORD) — Today, I joined my House Republican colleagues in releasing our State Budget Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2025. After Democrats on the Appropriations Committee and Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee failed to propose adjustments, my colleagues and I stepped up to keep our promise of maintaining fiscal guardrails and making Connecticut more affordable.
Why it matters: if we fail to adjust the budget as a legislature, not only will it go out of balance on July 1st, but it would…
