Posted on June 17, 2025

The 2025 legislative session has officially come to a close, and I’m proud of the work I’ve done to represent the people of East Haddam, East Hampton, and Salem at the State Capitol. This session, I remained focused on the values and priorities that matter most to our communities—local control, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. […]

Posted on June 3, 2025

HARTFORD, CT — Today, the Connecticut General Assembly approved a $55.8 billion biennial budget by a rushed process that State Representative Irene Haines firmly rejects.  Despite an 11.2% increase in General Fund spending over two years, a $2.551 billion rise, the budget fails to meet critical statutory and moral obligations. Most notably, special education excess […]

Posted on May 28, 2025

Hartford, CT – Yesterday, During floor debate on House Bill 5002, State Representative Irene Haines (R-East Haddam, East Hampton, Salem) delivered a passionate speech in defense of local decision-making and raised strong concerns about the bill’s impact on small towns like East Haddam. “We are a very close-knit town,” said Rep. Haines. “We know people […]