Posted on March 19, 2024
By Jim Perras, CEO HBRA of CT (originally published in the CT Builder, The Magazine of the Home Builders & Remodelers Assoc. of Connecticut)
The HBRA of CT is privileged to have Tim Ackert, owner of Ackert Electric, as one of its esteemed members. Not only does Tim boast a rich history as the proprietor of a small electrical company for many years, but he has also dedicated over three decades to teaching in the trades. In addition, Tim serves as a state representative, representing the 8th district,…
Posted on March 14, 2024
(HARTFORD) — On Thursday, State Representative Tim Ackert (R-8) joined Kimberly O’Halloran, owner of CT Halo Transportation LLC – Transportation in Bolton, CT to testify in support of House Bill 5427, An Act Concerning Nonemergency Medical Transportation. In their testimony, they strongly supported the requirement of drivers in this field to apply for the F endorsement, which will identify criminal histories, accident histories, and other important information for consumers that is not currently…
Posted on March 5, 2024
(HARTFORD) — State Representative Tim Ackert (R-Coventry) testified before the Higher Education and Employment Committee in support of Senate Bill 302: An Act Concerning Expanding the Tax Credit for Qualified Apprenticeship Training Programs and Establishing a Pilot Program for Children Interested in Trades. Ackert, who continues to be an advocate for quality education and our trades, shared how this bill would offer tax credits for certain trades industries, as well as introduce trade careers at…
