Capitol Update: Radio Interview, River Flow Bill Status, Early Voting

Posted on March 19, 2024

This is a Capitol update including a recent radio interview, a progress report on my Farmington River legislation, and details of early voting.

Early Voting

Early voting was approved by Connecticut voters in 2022. During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly authorized in-person early voting for elections held after April 1, 2024. Under this schedule, the first election utilizing early voting will be the Presidential Preference Primary on April 2, 2024.

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Environment Committee Public Hearing, Friday March 8th

Posted on March 4, 2024

Establishing an optimum flow regime in the Upper Farmington River remains one of my top priorities. To this end, House Bill 5355 – AN ACT CONCERNING CONSERVATION OF CERTAIN WATERS OF THE UPPER FARMINGTON RIVER, will receive a public hearing on Friday, March 8 starting at 11 a.m. I encourage you to submit written and/or oral testimony. If you testify orally (in-person or Zoom) it should be accompanied by written testimony. The deadline to register is Thursday, March 7 at 3 pm.

Submit oral testimony

CT House and Senate Republicans Offer Ideas to Provide Ratepayers Relief on Electric Bills

Posted on February 26, 2024

Hartford – Republicans unveiled several ways in which the state can begin to address the rate hike adjustment proposals that have recently been requested by Connecticut’s energy utilities. These rate hikes come at time when residents and businesses are facing record-setting levels of inflation.

You can watch the news conference by clicking here.

The proposals aim to:

  • limit all future Power Purchase Agreements so that no contract can be for more than 100% over the wholesale electric market price
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