It’s Opening Day! Are you ready to pay more to watch Red Sox and Yankees baseball? You will through a proposal (H.B. 5446) pushed by Democrats, who want to expand a tax that could not only affect your favorite streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, but also baseball-focused broadcasters NESN and YES.

The proposal was advanced recently by Democrats on the Energy and Technology Committee, of which I am a member. This tax initiative would penalize residents in Connecticut who have made strides…

Today on the floor of the House of Representatives, I took a moment to remember Ed McCarthy, who passed away on March 10th. Coach McCarthy will be remembered in his native West Haven and at St. Joseph’s High School for his immeasurable contributions as a football coach. His impact on countless lives as a teacher and mentor will never be lost on the communities he touched. The House took a moment of silence to honor his memory.

This Wednesday, there will be two important public hearings debating key issues in Connecticut. I encourage you to register to speak or submit testimony.

 ELECTION SECURITY: With cases of fraud Bridgeport putting Connecticut’s elections on the national stage, it is overdue to sure up the integrity of our state’s elections. House Republicans’ proposal – SB 390 – is a mandatory one-year jail sentence for anyone convicted of criminal election law violations.

 Register to speak: https://tinyurl.com/mr2575m5…

HARTFORD – On Wednesday, the House voted to approve an additional $13.5 million to fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and $3.5 million to Operation Fuel. This provides vital assistance to our most vulnerable neighbors in the peak of the winter season.

“I am glad that we can make strides in providing for our vulnerable neighbors during months of great financial stress due to utility costs,” Rep. Ferraro said. “Though it was my Republican colleagues in the House expressing…

At the end of November, the state’s Regulations Review Committee was set to meet and vote on a proposed regulatory package which would have phased in a ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars in Connecticut by 2035. The Lamont Administration withdrew the proposal, marking a setback in their quest for a gas car ban. The Governor and the legislative majority quickly expressed their intention to further pursue this issue in the upcoming legislative session.

This is your chance to make your voice heard.…

Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Charles Ferraro with a perfect voting score on key bills impacting Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate during the 2023 legislative session.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions on 10 important policies. The bills all affect job creation, small business growth and economic stability in Connecticut.

The…

The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) will begin on September 1, 2023. The program helps Connecticut residents – including both homeowners and renters – with the costs associated with heating their homes.

Basic benefits toward heating bills range from $180 to $530 depending on income, size of household, and need. Benefits are available for households with incomes up to 60% of the state median income, which equates to roughly $79,910…