February 9, 2022

2022 Issues Survey Results

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Q1 Do you believe Connecticut is headed in the right direction?

Q2 How do you feel about state government operating virtually?

Q3 The governor has held broad emergency powers since the start of the pandemic. Is this an issue that concerns you?

Q4 Regarding the governor’s emergency powers, would you support the installation of more checks and balances?

Q5 What should be the legislature’s top priority in 2022? (Label in order of importance from 1 to 5, with 1 being most important.)

Q6 When members of the legislature make budgetary adjustments this spring, which of these issues are important to you? (Label in order of importance from 1 to 5, with 1 being most important.)

Q7 The Transportation and Climate Initiative Partnership will “cap” or limit carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline and on-road diesel fuel and require fuel suppliers to purchase “allowances” for the amount of carbon emissions produced by fuel covered under the cap. Fuel suppliers will pass their added costs on to motorists. Are you willing to pay more at the gas pump as a means to reduce carbon emissions?

Q8 If the legislature were to offer tax relief, what form do you think it should take?

Representative Irene Haines Co-Sponsors New Law Signed by Governor to Expand Benefits for Families of Fallen First Responders

HARTFORD – State Representative Irene Haines (R-34) is proud to announce the passage of a new bipartisan law that expands important benefits for the families of Connecticut’s first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty. Senate Bill 1239, which Representative Haines co-sponsored and strongly supported, renames the Fallen Officer Fund to the […]

June 27, 2025

2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

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. […]

June 17, 2025