Devin Carney

Rep. Carney Champions Boating Industry at Hartford Boat Show

"It's always enjoyable to attend the Hartford Boat Show and celebrate an industry that means so much to our shoreline community. Its economic impact reaches into the billions, supports hundreds of businesses, and provides thousands of good jobs for our residents," Rep. Carney said. It's truly an honor to represent a district where the coast isn't just scenery – it’s a way of life."

Rep. Carney Applauds District's Schools of Distinction

Huge congratulations to Daisy Ingraham, Mile Creek, and Westbrook Middle School for being named Schools of Distinction by the Connecticut State Department of Education. This recognition is a direct reflection of the hard work put forth by their faculty, staff, and students. Your commitment to excellence is apparent and I commend you on this incredible achievement. Connecticut's Schools of Distinction criteria recognizes schools that rank in the top 10% of the state's Next Generation Accountability System, which uses indicators like test scores, attendance, graduation rates , and other measurables to determine how well a school is preparing its students for success in college, careers, and life.

Bill to Increase Access to Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses Goes Into Effect

A bill I supported will permit Connecticut to now gain access a more robust workforce, address possible staffing shortages, and increase patient access to care thanks to Public Act 24-83. Under this law, Connecticut joins the Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses whose primary state address is Connecticut to obtain a multistate license from the 43 other states and territories participating in the compact. This law went into effect on October 1st of this year. For more information, click here .

House Republicans respond to APA audit of Office of Health Strategy

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) , State Rep. Devin Carney (R-Old Saybrook), House Ranking Member of the Government Oversight Committee, and State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-Seymour), House Ranking Member of the Public Health Committee,, released the following statement in response to an Auditors of Public Accounts report on the Office of Health Strategy: "Healthcare is among the most complex policy challenges facing Connecticut—affecting costs, access, and quality for residents and employers alike. This audit reveals serious management failures at the Office of Health Strategy, particularly the inadequate oversight of millions of dollars in vendor contracts. When you consider the critical state of Connecticut's hospital network and the agency's broad responsibility for healthcare planning and cost containment, these findings should serve as a red alert. Going forward, the Governor needs to assess whether OHS has the capacity and leadership to fulfill its mission. Here's the reality: Democrats talk endlessly about healthcare reform, and Governor Lamont makes ambitious promises about bringing down costs and improving access, but this audit makes clear that reforms will never materialize when the very agency charged with implementing them can't manage basic contract oversight. Three of these four findings are repeat violations. Until the governor acknowledges this failure and charts a new course for OHS, all the rhetoric about healthcare transformation is just an empty promise to Connecticut families and businesses counting on real change."

Old Lyme to Receive Community Grant to Improve Safety

It was announced that Old Lyme has received an $800,000 Community Connectivity Grant for the Halls Road sidewalk project. Funds received as part of the Community Connectivity Grants are designed to improve infrastructure initiatives that make conditions safer for bicyclists and pedestrians in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Grants range from $100,000 to a max of $800,000 and can only be used for construction activities. For more information about the Community Connectivity Grant Program, click portal.ct.gov/ccgp .