Posted on December 5, 2019 by jpheasant

The Conservative Caucus today came out strongly against plans by the Connecticut State Treasurer to revamp the state’s investment policy regarding companies connected to the civilian firearms industry.

In a Tuesday press conference, Treasurer Shawn Wooden said he intended to reallocate millions of dollars’ worth of state investments away from companies with ties to the firearms industry, ban future investments of state funds with firearms-related companies, and use the power of his office to pressure…

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Posted on November 19, 2019 by jpheasant

Lawmakers joined by current and former EnCon officers, town officials and family to honor James V. Spignesi, Jr.

State Representative Doug Dubitsky and State Senator Cathy Osten presented the Spignesi family with a replica sign to the one placed on the corner of Route 97 North and 47 East in Scotland to honor Conservation Officer James V. Spignesi, Jr.

Front Row: Sister-in-law Kerry Spignesi, (3^rd from left), brother Tom Spignesi (4^th from left), and niece Kerry Spignesi (5^th from left).

Posted on October 24, 2019 by jpheasant

Photo: State Representative Brian Lanoue and Rep. Doug Dubitsky look over a sample fabric filter. These filters are used to prevent loose particles from going into the stack and being released back out into the air.

LISBON – State Representative Doug Dubitsky (R-47) and Rep. Brian Lanoue (R-45) got a first-hand look into how Wheelabrator Technologies, a Lisbon trash-to-energy company, is turning up to 500 tons of everyday residential and business waste into reusable electricity.

The lawmakers joined…

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