Posted on August 14, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
Governor Lamont proposed eliminating our “Tax-Free Week” in 2019. Along with defeating 2/3 of his new taxes and toll proposals, I stood firmly against this proposal in order to continue this Connecticut tradition, preserving our temporary tax holiday for individuals and families throughout the state.
So, with a small measure of relief, I am happy to announce that Tax-Free Week begins Sunday, August 18th, and runs through Saturday, August 24th. Many clothing items with retail selling prices under…
Posted on July 11, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
NEWTOWN – Please State Representative Mitch Bolinsky for a Post-Session Legislative Update and Q & A session at the C.H. Booth Library on Tuesday, July 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. I hope you will take this informal opportunity to learn about the legislative discussions occurring at our State Capitol and ask any questions you may have about our state government.
I recently hosted a community discussion at Carminuccio’s, which was well attended, extremely productive, spirited and delicious. I…
Posted on July 2, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
New legislation effective dates are typically January 1st, July 1st, and October 1st throughout the calendar year. As we welcome the dog days of summer, here is a summary of the new laws from the 2019 Legislative Session that have become effective on July 1, 2019.
These new laws, including the newly signed state budget, may have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted a handful of noteworthy new laws below and encourage you to take a look at the full list, which can…
