Posted on April 18, 2024
WHERE: Roberto’s Log Cabin, 383 RTE. 87 Lebanon, CT
WHEN: Monday, April 22, from 6:00 7:30 P.M.
WHO: State Representative Mark DeCaprio & State Representative Tim Ackert
We encourage you to bring your appetite and your questions as we address the 2024 legislative session. Representative Ackert and I will focus on important legislation, and what we think the final weeks of the 2024 Connecticut Legislative Session will look like.
If you are unable to attend, but…
Posted on March 28, 2024
HARTFORD – State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R-48) will host Legislative Office Hours in Colchester on Thursday, April 4th, beginning at 6:00 P.M. You are invited to attend to discuss the 2024 Legislative Session, along with any questions or concerns that you might have regarding state issues of importance.
If you are unable to attend, but have a question or comment for me, please email me at Mark.DeCaprio@HouseGop.Ct.Gov, or call my office at (800) 842-1423.
Posted on March 15, 2024
HARTFORD – On Friday, March 15th, State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R-48), announced he will be hosting a Colchester Food Drive on Saturday, April 13th at Stop & Shop in Colchester. Those interested in donating are asked to consider canned foods, and other non-perishable food items. Please see the attached graphic for full details. The proceeds will benefit the Colchester Food Bank.
Colchester Food Drive
Saturday, April 13th, 2024
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Stop & Shop
99 Linwood Avenue
Colchester,…
Posted on March 5, 2024
It is that time of year again! With all the fun I had last year meeting the students during Read Across America, I have been looking forward to this!
I had the opportunity to read to several first-grade classes on March 1st, at Colchester Elementary School. The book I chose to read was “Bear’s Loose Tooth”, and the students were very excited and engaged. I stressed to them how important it was to read and the children all agreed. To go along with the book, I asked if…
Posted on February 28, 2024
Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs
February 27, 2024
Dear Co-Chairs Marx, Nolan, Ranking Members Cicarella, Vail, and distinguished members of the Committee on Veterans’ and Military Affairs.
Thank you for raising S.B. 237 for a public hearing and allowing me a chance to submit testimony on this very important bill.…
Posted on February 26, 2024
HARTFORD – State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R-48), invites you to a Coffee & Conversation in Colchester, on Thursday, March 7th, beginning at 8:00 A.M. You are encouraged to attend as we will discuss the 2024 Legislative Session, as well as any state issues that matter to you. Please feel free to bring any questions, along with any concerns you have regarding your state government.
Posted on February 16, 2024
From left to right: State Representative Mark DeCaprio (Lebanon), State Representative Irene Haines (East Haddam), State Representative Christie Carpino (Portland), State Representative Steve Weir (Hebron).
(HARTFORD) — On Wednesday, February 7th, State Representatives Christie Carpino (Portland), Mark DeCaprio (Lebanon), Irene Haines (East Haddam), and Steve Weir (Hebron) convened with her colleagues in the General Assembly as they marked the start of the 2024 legislative session.
The representatives…
Posted on February 2, 2024
With the 2024 Connecticut Legislative Session set to begin on Wednesday, February 7th, I wanted to provide you with resources to keep handy. If you have any questions for me as we approach the beginning of session, please feel free to reach out to me. The upcoming legislative session is the “short” session, which begins February 7th, and ends May 8th. The state’s constitution and legislative rules for this session generally limit proposed bills to adjustments of the budget, revenue and legislation…
Posted on February 1, 2024
HARTFORD—State Representative Mark DeCaprio (R-48), joined House Republicans in advance of the start of the 2024 legislative session, and unveiled proposals Thursday that will maintain the state’s fiscal stability while making Connecticut a more affordable place to live.
Among the proposals is a call to amend the State Constitution to protect the “fiscal guardrails” that have allowed the state to build a solid Rainy-Day Fund and begin to pay down long-term debt.
“The relative fiscal stability Connecticut…
Posted on January 25, 2024
It was less than two months ago that Democrats withdrew their proposed ban on gas-powered vehicles, due to various concerns voiced by Connecticut residents. Yet the Democrat majority party are now “feeling pretty good” about the prospects of adopting the California plan and make the California plan the new Connecticut plan. They are pushing now to have a special session before the regular session begins on February 7th, and by doing this it will prevent Connecticut residents the ability to weigh…