PLAINVILLE- State Representative Francis Rexford Cooley (R-22) visited Linden Street School on Friday morning to celebrate the 26th Annual Read Across America Day. The annual event is celebrated on Dr. Seuss’s birthday to teach children the importance and joy of reading.

Rep. Cooley read ‘Oh The Thinks You Can Think!’ by Dr. Seuss to the second graders.

“I want to thank the 2^nd grade students in Ms. Dodenhoff’s class for allowing me to read in their class. I enjoyed seeing their wonderful smiles,”…

HARTFORD- State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-22) testified alongside Pastor of the Central Baptist Church Jim Townsley (VIDEO) in support of a proposal requiring a feasibility study of insurance pooling for nonprofit entities during a public hearing in the Insurance and Real Estate Committee on Tuesday.

The legislation, House Bill 5253 An Act Requiring a Feasibility Study of Insurance Pooling for Nonprofit Entities would require that the Insurance Commissioner conduct a feasibility study of general liability…

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

HARTFORD –With sharp electric rate hikes at Connecticut’s doorstep, State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-22) along with Connecticut House and Senate Republicans today unveiled a set of policy goals which aim to bring about long-term rate reduction, long-term stability, and short-term relief for consumers.

“Connecticut electric ratepayers should not be forced to pay for yet another rate hike because the governor and…

HARTFORD- State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-Plainvile) met with the Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut (ARTC) at the State Capitol on Wednesday.
Cooley listened to retired teachers and discussed their 2024 legislative agenda.

ARTC advocated for House Bill 5010, An Act Concerning A State Subsidy For Retired Teachers’ Health Insurance Benefits which restores the one-third state subsidy to retired teachers enrolled in the Teachers’ Retirement Board Medicare supplement health insurance package.…

HARTFORD- State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-22) joined a bipartisan and unanimous vote by the House of Representatives in support of emergency legislation to spend $13.5 million to meet surging demand in winter energy assistance programs.

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is the designated program to assist families with their annual heating costs.

“Many families in the 22^nd District rely heavily on this energy assistance program and without sufficient funding, households of single…

SOUTHINGTON – State Representative Francis Cooley (R-22) hosted a “Pizza & Policy” at JD’s Pizzeria, Bar & Grill in Southington to discuss about the upcoming 2024 legislative session and answered questions about the major issues to be debated.

“It was a pleasure hearing from so many people in-person on the issues that matter most to them,” said Rep. Cooley. “The number one concern continues to be the affordability to live in Connecticut and the prosect of banning gas-powered and forcing all residents…

SOUTHINGTON- State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-22) is inviting Southington constituents to meet for a “Pizza & Policy” talk to discuss the upcoming 2024 legislative session and to answer any questions they may have about state government.

The residents of Southington are encouraged to attend the informal meeting on Friday, February 2nd at 6:00 P.M. at JD’s Pizzeria, Bar & Grill, 713 Queen Street in Southington.

Rep. Cooley wants to hear from his constituents, and any questions or concerns, they might…

PLAINVILLE- The results of a survey from December are in according to State Rep. Francis Cooley (R-22) and the constituents of the 22^nd Assembly District strongly oppose banning gas-powered cars by 2035.

State Rep. Francis Cooley sent out a survey to constituents of the 22^nd Assembly District which includes the town of Plainville and parts of Southington and Farmington asking if they support a ban on the sales of new gas-powered vehicles within the next 11 years? Over 84% of the responses from the…

Several new laws will take effect January 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below. An expanded list of those that will take effect on January 1, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

The new year also brings the start of a new legislative session – the second year of the biennium which is known colloquially as the “short session” – which begins on February 7, 2024. Due to the truncated timeline of the short session, only bills…