House Republicans Offer Ideas to Help Gov. Lamont

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Admin

In the past month we have faced an unexpected health crisis, which has dragged our daily routines to a halt. The state legislature was forced to suspend session and turn our attention to COVID-19. Below are updates on what House Republicans and public officials are working

House Republicans have created simple policy solutions that will expedite the resources and relief pledged to the public. Removing the red tape around our first responders who fall ill to COVID-19, quickly licensing graduating…

Nighttime Lane Closures Scheduled on I-395 Northbound and Southbound in Montville and Norwich

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Admin

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced the start of nighttime lane closures on I-395 northbound and southbound in Montville and Norwich beginning on March 29, 2020.

The lane closures are necessary to facilitate the replacement of median guide rail and grading of the entire median area, including incidental drainage adjustments. Concrete barriers will be installed in both directions along the left shoulder to allow for the safe removal and installation of guide rail.

Motorists…

Rep. France and Sen. Somers Postpone Upcoming Meetings

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Admin

HARTFORD — State Representative Mike France (R-42) and State Senator Heather Somers (R-18) are postponing all mid-session meetings with constituents in Preston to discuss the 2020 Legislative Session. These meetings were originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Preston Public Library and Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Preston Transfer Station. In addition, State Representative Mike France is postponing his Town Hall meeting in Ledyard originally scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020…

Information Regarding Businesses in Connecticut

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Admin

Here is the latest update on Gov. Lamont’s decision to close “non-essential” businesses as part of the strategy to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The Executive Order goes into effect tonight, Monday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m.

Late Sunday, state economic development officials released guidance designed to give business owners, their employees, and residents a better understanding of the requested closures. Click here to read the full document.

According to the guidelines, here are examples of…

Rep. France Reacts to the Governor’s Budget

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Admin

HARTFORD – State Representative Mike France (R-42) today said he was hopeful last week, but ultimately disappointed, after attending Governor Lamont’s “State of the State” address last Wednesday and listening to Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Secretary Melissa McCaw’s presentation of Governor Lamont’s $22.3 billion budget proposal to the Appropriations Committee the next day.

“The governor’s plans to strip away tax cuts for small businesses and middle-class families, while calling for increases…