Posted on January 21, 2021 by admin
HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora on Thursday called on Gov. Lamont to update Connecticut residents on his administration’s efforts to select a permanent commissioner for the state’s Department of Public Health.
“We’ve arrived at a critical point in the state’s overall response to the virus, with a looming decision about the future of the governor’s emergency powers and growing confusion and frustration over the rollout of the vaccine,” Candelora said. “I fear that the shared optimism…
Posted on January 15, 2021 by admin
HARTFORD — House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora on Friday released the following statement regarding the latest consensus revenue projections:
“While it’s great to see an improvement in revenue figures, it’s not news that should cause any of us to relax. The reality is that we have a tremendous amount of work to do in order to turn around our economy that’s been propped up by federal dollars, particularly when it comes to reviving industries hit hardest during the pandemic. We can take a step…
Posted on January 13, 2021 by admin
HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and state Rep. Kathleen McCarty, ranking House Republican on the Education Committee, said Wednesday they will pursue legislation aimed at establishing clear minimum guidelines for remote learning for Connecticut students.
“While we hope that virtual learning is temporary, the reality is that the state and school districts have invested heavily into this virtual structure, and that, combined with the uncertainty of how long COVID will linger, means…
Posted on December 22, 2020 by admin
HARTFORD — House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora on Tuesday said Gov. Lamont should delay $38 million in salary increases for state employees that go into effect on the same day as the Democrats’ new payroll tax that primarily targets the pockets of private sector workers.
“Main street businesses are struggling under the weight of this pandemic, and their employees even more so. Meanwhile, state government chugs along unaffected—those non-frontline workers still have their jobs, they’re…
Posted on December 16, 2020 by admin
HARTFORD — House Republicans on Wednesday pointed to the dire need to help Connecticut’s bars and restaurants while announcing they’ll introduce legislation aimed at providing relief to these business owners who have been hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The bars and restaurants on our main streets are critical to local economies, drawing people to our communities and nearby businesses while providing vital income for thousands of residents,” said state Rep. Vincent Candelora, House Republican…
Posted on December 4, 2020 by admin
HARTFORD—House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora today announced Republican minority leadership appointments and committee ranking member assignments for the 2021 legislative session.
“Our state faces considerable challenges that have been made more potent and complex by the pandemic, and through daily conversations with constituents, our caucus members understand the immediate need to tackle these varied issues head-on,” said Candelora (R-North Branford.) “I’m fortunate to have a group of…
Posted on December 3, 2020 by Admin
HARTFORD—House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora on Thursday said Connecticut’s elected officials must intensify the state’s efforts to help job creators of all sizes, joining members of his caucus in urging action on items they say will ease burdens faced by pandemic-squeezed businesses.
“By many accounts, we’re at the precipice of a second wave—yet we’re miles away from any sort of cohesive, forward-looking effort to build an environment where businesses can recover. It’s still a day-by-day…
Posted on November 23, 2020 by admin
Posted at portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/Covid-19-Knowledge-Base/Holiday-Guidance on 11/1/20
Why is it important to be cautious over the holidays? I’ll only be around my family members who I trust.
Connecticut has been a national leader in our COVID-19 response efforts. However, as the country heads into winter, flu season, and into holiday gatherings – the risk of spreading COVID-19 has become higher, and even Connecticut…
Posted on November 20, 2020 by admin
HARTFORD – House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford), Senate Republican Leader-elect Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford), and Senate Republican Leader-elect Pro Tempore Paul Formica (R-East Lyme) are questioning whether the state’s new Paid Family Medical Leave payroll tax program can deliver on its promises to Connecticut workers. The GOP leaders wrote to Governor Ned Lamont to again request evidence that the program, set to start taxing workers on January 1, can achieve solvency…
Posted on November 10, 2020 by admin
HARTFORD – Today Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford), incoming House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore Paul Formica (R-East Lyme) wrote to Governor Ned Lamont to ask that the Governor immediately call a meeting of all state legislative leaders to begin addressing state budget issues.
Their letter comes on the same day new state consensus revenue projections were released and House Democrat leaders…
