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State Rep. Christie Carpino Protecting Kids from Social Media Platforms

Posted on May 16, 2025

State Rep. Christie Carpino, R-Cromwell, praised the bill for its attention to an issue that she said was causing great harm to the state’s children. She said that the bill was carefully crafted to weigh protecting kids online and constitutional concerns. “I know that many of us, myself included, worry about overreach,” Carpino said. “I […]

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Carpino Supports Expanding Firefighter Cancer Relief Program

Posted on May 14, 2025

HARTFORD- State Representative Christie Carpino (R-32) voted to approve critical updates to the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, reaffirming her commitment to supporting first responders.  The legislation, Senate Bill 1426, expands the types of cancers covered under the program and authorizes workers’ compensation commissioners to review appeals of denied benefits. Carpino supported the law that established […]

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Carpino Works to Promote Economic Growth in CT

Posted on April 24, 2025

HARTFORD- State Rep. Christie Carpino (32) hailed the passage of new state regulations streamlining the process of cleaning up and redeveloping brownfields and other sites requiring environmental remediation in an effort to boost Connecticut’s economic growth. Businesses in Connecticut have long viewed the Transfer Act, as a major impediment to the transfer and redevelopment of […]

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This So-Called Sweetened Drink Tax Isn’t So Sweet

Posted on April 23, 2025

This So-Called Sweetened Drink Tax Isn’t So Sweet By State Representative Christie Carpino Every now and then, some of the folks in state government come up with an innovative way to take more money from your wallet. This time, it’s a proposed tax on ‘certain sweetened’ drinks. They’ll tell you it’s all about keeping us healthy […]

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Carpino Opposes PURA Chair

Posted on April 10, 2025

Wednesday State Rep. Christie Carpino voted against the re-appointment of Marissa Gillett as chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, the agency that regulates our utilities. Carpino said, “We need a reset, not more of the same.”    

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