📢 2025 Major Public Acts Report

Posted on June 13, 2025

Each year, the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research and the Office of Fiscal Analysis publish a summary of the Major Public Acts passed during the legislative session. This report offers a valuable overview of the key legislation we addressed this year. Some of the topics covered in the report include: Aging Criminal Justice and Public […]

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📊 State Budget Recap: A Missed Opportunity for Connecticut Taxpayers

Posted on June 3, 2025

Last night, the Democratic majority pushed through a $55.8 billion, two-year state budget on a largely party-line vote. Unfortunately, even some of their own members voted against it—a clear sign of how flawed this budget truly is. This budget increases spending by 10.1%—a $2.635 billion jump—while placing an unnecessary $2 billion tax-and-fee burden on consumers […]

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STEAP Grant Allocation: COLEBROOK

Posted on May 30, 2025

 Governor Ned Lamont has announced $30 million in state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for 46 small towns across Connecticut! These funds will support a variety of infrastructure improvements — including road safety upgrades, emergency management improvements, pedestrian enhancements, and recreational facility upgrades.  Colebrook Highlight  Our town will receive $412,739.02 in […]

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Memorial Day: Honoring Our Heroes

Posted on May 21, 2025

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a time to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Originally known as Decoration Day, this holiday began after the Civil War and has grown into a National Day of Remembrance for all who died in military […]

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Parents Deserve a Voice: Homeschooling Is Not the Problem

Posted on May 6, 2025

HARTFORD – On Monday, it was inspiring to see so many passionate and engaged parents gather at the Legislative Office Building to defend their right to homeschool. When families unite to advocate for their children, it sends a clear and powerful message: government should not dictate how children are educated or decide what environment is […]

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