NAUGATUCK – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, recently concluded his Summer Diaper Drive to benefit the Connecticut Partnership for Children, Inc., which provides new parents with diapers and other needs, as well as aiding people experiencing food insecurity.

The drive led to the collection of more than 1,500 diapers and hundreds of wipes, which were dropped off by Rep. Bronko on Monday.

Pictured (on right) from the left to right are Partnership team member Tara Mahoney, Executive Director Jill Mahoney,…

HARTFORD – Applications will open on Tuesday, Sept. 3 for $5 million in state funding that has been allocated for a micro-grant program to help small businesses in western Connecticut rebuild and recover from the record rainfall and flooding.

The state has partnered with the Women’s Business Development Council to administer the grant program. The WBDC is administering the grant, but it is open to all qualifying businesses.

Grants of up to $25,000 are available for small businesses and nonprofit…

Please see the following information shared by Rep. Bronko in regards to recent flooding:  

In the past 24 hours, Naugatuck, as well as surrounding towns, were impacted by at least 10 inches of rain that fell within a short amount of time. Connecticut has declared a state of emergency in response to the catastrophic flooding, which begins the process for requesting federal funds.

Several areas of the Borough have been impacted, roads are washed out and homes and businesses are damaged. First responders…

NAUGATUCK – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, is partnering with the Connecticut Partnership for Children and several local businesses to help those in need through the organization of a diaper drive for local families.

Parents need assistance throughout the year and Rep. Bronko, a father of two, including a newborn girl, is hoping that all residents who can participate will lend a hand during the donation drive.

“As a father of two, including a newborn, I know how much diapers can cost new parents,…

(HARTFORD) — The state’s leading business advocacy group, Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), has officially released its data illustrating how members of the CT State House of Representatives voted in 2024.

According to the association, Representative Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, earned a 100% score based on his votes in connection to several key bills that arose during the legislative session.

Each year the CBIA rates Connecticut lawmakers’ voting records in committee or on the House…

HARTFORD – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, was recently announced as one of a select group of 30 state officials chosen from a region that includes New England, several Eastern states and parts of Canada, for the Council of State Governments’ Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy Fellowship.

The Council of State Governments brings together leaders, lawmakers and public servants for future-looking discussions about what’s on the horizon for government practices. The Council is described as…

NAUGATUCK – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, provided remarks during a ceremony honoring the country’s military members at Hillside Intermediate School in Naugatuck.

Rep. Bronko was invited to the ceremony, which paid tribute to members of the armed forces who lost their lives while defending our country. The students read aloud the names of their family members who served, or who are currently serving and thanked the veterans who attended.

Rep. Bronko emphasized that Memorial Day weekend isn’t just…

HARTFORD – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, highlighted the recent signing of PA 24-27, a new law that will establish a fund for the families of police officers who have died in the line of duty.

This legislation started as a House Republican initiative, passed both chambers, and will provide an immediate – and untaxed – benefit payment of $100,000 to a surviving family member or beneficiary.

It also allows survivors who were covered by the police officer’s health insurance to apply for, or keep, the…

NAUGATUCK – Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, recently visited Naugatuck High School where he shared his experience as a legislator with 11th and 12-grade civics classes.

Rep. Bronko talked about the differences between local, state, and federal government. He also addressed how state government impacts our lives, even as high schoolers, using an example of the House passing a bill in the 2024 legislative session to ban anyone 16 years of age and younger from buying energy drinks (the legislation was…

HARTFORD –  As part of the 2024 Legislative Session Rep. Seth Bronko, R-Naugatuck, co-sponsored several pieces of important legislation that gained passage in the House. Each of the bills below was personally important to Rep. Bronko, including establishing a 100% exemption of property tax or motor vehicle tax for veterans who have a total and permanent disability.

The House also passed legislation that enhances penalties against people convicted of violating street takeover laws, including the permanent…