Posted on September 20, 2023
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will host a series of four public hearings to gather input on the proposed rail service changes as well as proposed fare increases. The proposed schedule changes for Shore Line East would not take effect until after the Amtrak Fitter Interlocking Project is completed and it differs from the construction schedule that took effect on September 5, 2023.
- Decreased weekday service on Shore Line East from 23 trains to 16 trains.
- Proposed Shore Line East Train…
Posted on August 14, 2023
Lawmaker is Present for Every Vote During the 2023 Regular Session
HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) has once again achieved a perfect score for votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives for the 2023 legislative session.
Each year, the House Clerk’s Office releases the data on members’ votes during the Regular Session and Representative Carney was present for all 368 votes taken during that time, one of 68 lawmakers to receive a perfect score.
“It’s been my honor…
Posted on August 4, 2023
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering will be designing Wrong Way Detection Systems to be installed at 27 limited access highway off-ramps on Routes 2, 9, 95, and 395 deemed to be high risk for wrong way drivers.
This project will consist of installing pedestals, thermal and CCTV cameras, solar panels, cellular modems, internally illuminated signs, and signage.
The detection will then activate flashing red LED lights located on the borders of internally illuminated…
Posted on June 7, 2023
HARTFORD – State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23) and Chris Aniskovich (R-35) voted on Monday night in favor of the state’s $51.1 billion biennium budget that honors the fiscal controls put into place in 2017 bipartisan budget by staying below the spending, bonding, and volatility caps.
One of the most notable inclusions in the biennium budget comes in the way of $800 million in tax relief over the biennium, something Representatives Carney and Aniskovich and their Republican colleagues championed…
Posted on June 5, 2023
HARTFORD – A bill cosponsored by State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23) and Chris Aniskovich (R-35) to provide additional resources and support services for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, has passed unanimously in the House of Representatives.
The main points of H.B. 5001 – An Act Concerning Resources and Support Services for Persons with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability, are to improve workforce development, increase housing resources, and minimize the…
Posted on April 17, 2023
HARTFORD – State Representatives Devin Carney (R-23) and Chris Aniskovich (R-35) would like to invite residents of both districts to join them for a legislative event on Tuesday, April 25 at the Westbrook Town Hall to provide the lawmakers with an opportunity to meet face-to-face with the representatives they serve.
Westbrook Town Hall, Multi-Media Room
866 Boston Post Road
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The purpose of these events is to answer questions about state government, discuss various items happening…
Posted on March 20, 2023
The Connecticut Port Authority has been plagued with problems. Accusations of nepotism, government resources wasted on frivolous expenditures, infighting among members of the board of directors, ballooning project costs, and even an investigation by federal criminal authorities.
Today, I testified in front of the Government Administration and Elections Committee in support of HB-5692, An Act Concerning Oversight of the Connecticut Port Authority, a House Republican caucus proposal that would cleanup…
Posted on February 10, 2023
HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney (R-23) joined his colleagues in unanimous support of an emergency certification bill that came before the legislature yesterday to extend several fiscal guardrails and the establish a jet engine research facility at the University of Connecticut to name a few.
As part of the bipartisan budget passed in 2017 were several caps aimed at limiting the amount government could spend in a given year. The caps Revenue and Bond Cap were instrumental in providing…
Posted on February 6, 2023
There will be an Informational Session via Zoom to discuss Amtrak’s Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project that is open to the public. The purpose of this meeting is to re-introduce the Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project, highlight the environmental aspects of the project, and solicit community feedback.
Wednesday, February 15th @ 7:00 p.m.
To join the virtual meeting, click here.
If you are unable to join via Zoom, you may also join by phone at
(646) 931-3860.
Webinar ID: 822 6042…
Posted on January 4, 2023
HARTFORD – State Representative Devin Carney has taken the oath-of-office for his fifth full term representing the 23rd General Assembly District which includes the towns of Lyme, Old Lyme, Old Saybrook, and Westbrook.
For the 2023-2024 legislative session, Rep. Carney has been named to a new leadership role as one of two House Republican Policy Chairman by House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora.
“It is truly an honor to be named the House Republican Policy Co-Chair alongside my colleague State…