March 4, 2020

Rep. Haines Celebrates Read Across America Day

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EAST HAMPTON – State Representative Irene Haines (R-34) celebrated Read Across America Day on Monday, March 2^nd by reading “Sometimes you Fly” by Katherine Applegate and “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig to Ms. Mazzotta’s fourth grade class at East Hampton Center Elementary School. Read Across America Day is an annual tradition promoting early childhood literacy and celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

“It was a joy reading to Ms. Mazzotta’s bright and engaged students,” said Rep. Haines. “Read Across America Day is a wonderful celebration of reading and helps inspire a lifelong love for learning and literacy.”

According to its website, The National Education Association seeks to build a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. For more information about this great event, please visit www.nea.org/readacross.

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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 […]

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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. […]

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