House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora on March 13 was recognized as a “Legislative Champion” by the state’s Council of Developmental Services, a panel comprised of volunteer citizen advocates for residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. In a ceremony inside the State Capitol building, Council members hailed last session’s passage of H.B. 5001, legislation that addresses Medicaid waiver programs waitlists while also tackling topics such as housing, transportation,…

Omitted from Gov. Lamont’s 35-minute State of the State budget address Feb. 7 was a two-word phrase that hangs over every important issue and initiative that will arise in the critical short session of the General Assembly this year.

“Fiscal guardrails,’’ may not mean much to the public outside of Hartford, but it casts a long shadow over the business in the Capitol over the next three months. If on May 9 we can look back and see that our elected leaders preserved our budgetary restraints and chose…

With steep electric rate hikes on the horizon, Connecticut House and Senate Republicans today unveiled a set of policy goals which aim to bring about long-term rate reduction, long-term stability, and short-term relief for consumers.

“Connecticut ratepayers are frustrated, and rightly so,” Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding said.  “They feel the pain every month when their electric bill comes, and that pain is only getting worse.  Our goal as lawmakers should be to pass policies which put…

The state’s nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research has issued its 2024 Major Issues report, which offers summaries of some of the many subjects that could be discussed during the legislative session that begins Feb. 7. Click the image below to read the brief report.

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora joined CT Retail Network Tim Phelan for a conversation about priorities for the 2024 legislative session and issues that affect the retail business community. Watch below!

NORTH BRANFORD–House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and state Sen. Paul Cicarella were at the McDonald’s in North Branford today to help resident Janet Stanley celebrate  her Associate’s Degree in management, which she earned from Colorado Technical University through the McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity program. Archways is available to all McDonald’s employees after just 90 days of employment and pays up to $3,000 per year, every year, for any accredited higher education or training program.…

A survey of Connecticut voters conducted by the Specialty Equipment Marketers Association has illustrated strong opposition to efforts to ban the sales of new gas-powered vehicles in this state. Read the survey results here.

After string of street takeovers across several communities, including one in North Haven that attracted more than 1,000 vehicles, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora spoke to WFSB 3 reporter Susan Raff about this burgeoning form of community terrorism.

The indelible nature of the American Dream was on display earlier this week, when some 1,400 hospitality professionals from throughout the state gathered for a celebration of entrepreneurship, ingenuity, and grit that characterizes an industry that has faced its share of challenges over the last few years.

It was the Connecticut Restaurant Association’s marquee awards ceremony, which saw restauranteurs and workers take honors for their craft and dedication to an industry that accounts for roughly…

HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora today issued the following statement in response to news that Governor Lamont will withdraw proposed regulations that phase out sales of new gas-powered vehicles:

“The Governor’s decision to pull proposed regulations banning the sales of new gas-powered vehicles is a prudent move considering the growing revolt from a diverse chorus of stakeholders with concerns ranging from electric…