January 9, 2025

Rep. Irene Haines Takes Oath Of Office

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HARTFORD – January 8th, 2025 – Representative Irene Haines of the 34th General Assembly District was sworn in for her fourth term in the Connecticut General Assembly. Rep. Haines has been assigned to the Education, Finance, and Planning and Development committees. With her assignment on the Education Committee, Rep. Haines intends to tackle challenges associated with teacher shortages. In the Finance Committee, Rep. Haines seeks to investigate fiscal guardrails aimed at reducing taxes and facilitating debt relief. Rep. Haines will explore solutions for vacant commercial buildings in the Planning and Development Committee. Representative Haines was accompanied by her daughter, Catherine with guest Enja Barry, an East Hampton constituent and Public Policy major attending Seton Hall University during the swearing-in ceremony.

“I am proud to continue serving the 34^th district.” Rep. Haines said on Opening Day.

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