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Republicans Call for Oversight Committee Hearing on Audit of CSCU Leadership Spending

Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding, House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora, and Government Oversight Committee Ranking Members Sen. Rob Sampson and Rep. Devin Carney issued the following statement today regarding a Jan. 30 state auditors report on Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Executive Leadership Spending: “We thank our state’s bipartisan fiscal watchdogs for acting on this request for…

House Republicans Propose Reforms to TRUST Act

HARTFORD – House Republicans on Thursday unveiled a proposal to reform Connecticut’s Trust Act, making it easier for law enforcement officers to communicate with federal immigration officials and detain illegal aliens charged with felony crimes, domestic violence or terrorism. “Connecticut’s sanctuary state policies present a significant public safety concern by shielding illegal aliens who commit…

CT House and Senate Republicans Offer Ideas to Provide Consumers Relief on Electric Bills

As Connecticut residents are opening up their January electricity bills, Connecticut Republicans today unveiled a detailed six-point plan to bring about stability and relief for consumers. “It’s time for majority party Democrats who control the energy agenda to acknowledge what utility ratepayers and analysts have made clear: their entire approach to energy policy, rooted in flawed…

Candelora Discusses Impact of Credit Rating Downgrades for Utilities

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora spoke to the news media today about the impact of recent credit rating downgrades of companies that provide electric, natural gas, and water service to Connecticut residents while also urging Governor Lamont to round out appointments to the Public Utilities and Regulatory (PURA). Watch a summary of the news conference:

House & Senate Republicans React to Examination of CSCU Spending Patterns

CT Republican House and Senate Lawmakers today provided reactions regarding the Comptroller’s report on the CT State Colleges and Universities Special Examination. Connecticut Republican minority leaders Rep. Vincent J. Candelora and Sen. Stephen Harding said: “Make no mistake—this is a black eye for the State of Connecticut. While we appreciate Comptroller Scanlon’s proposals to address…

Rep. Marra to Co-Chair Taskforce on Prescription Drugs

State Representative Tracy Marra is among co-chairs of a just-launched Prescription Drug Task Force comprised of lawmakers, industry experts, patients, advocates and pharmacists that will dig into the wide range of factors that drive the cost of prescription medications. Check out her comments during today’s news conference.

Candelora Talks Economy, More, on Face the Facts

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora was a guest recently on NBC 30’s Face  the Facts, hosted by Mike Hydeck.  He tackled a variety of subjects, including how to make Connecticut more affordable. Check out the clip below, or find the full episode here.

Candelora Receives Unanimous Support for Third Term as House Minority Leader

HARTFORD—Republicans in the state’s House of Representatives on Nov. 7 were unanimous in selecting state Rep. Vincent Candelora for a third term as leader of the House Republican Caucus. “I’m truly honored by the confidence my colleagues have placed in me to lead our caucus and their support for the work we’ve accomplished together in…

CT House & Senate Republicans Petitioning for Special Session on Electric Rates

House and Senate Republicans are petitioning for a special legislative session to tackle perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut.  The petition, which will be submitted to Connecticut’s Secretary of the State, states that the lawmakers deem it “necessary for the General Assembly to meet in special session” for the purpose of passing several policies which…

House & Senate Republicans Call for Special Session on Electric Rates

House and Senate Republicans on Thursday called for a special legislative session to tackle perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut and said it’s time for Governor Lamont to take a more aggressive role in bringing together lawmakers, utility companies, and government regulators to develop a reasonable state strategy on energy. “Connecticut residents are getting crushed…

CT GOP Leaders Call for Strengthened Election Security and Bipartisan Commission Amid Bridgeport Ballot Fraud Allegations

HARTFORD—House and Senate Republicans on Thursday called upon Governor Lamont to immediately establish a bipartisan commission focused on reviewing and making recommendations to improve the security of Connecticut’s electoral process. The request from Republicans marks their latest effort to bolster the integrity of state elections in the shadow of allegations of ballot fraud and other…

Candelora, Mastrofrancesco Respond to Dems' Rejection of Criminal Elections Violations Bill

HARTFORD – House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco, ranking member of the legislature’s Government Administration and Elections Committee, issued a joint statement in response to majority Democrats on the Judiciary Committee failing to advance SB 390, An Act Concerning Penalties for Certain Election Crimes. The legislation, proposed and supported by House…

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