Posted on January 31, 2019
EAST HAMPTON – State Representative Irene Haines (R-34) hosted an open conversation about education policy at the East Hampton Public Library on Tuesday night, January 29th. Rep. Haines commented, “I am thankful for everyone who took the time to share their thoughts at our Education Conversation in East Hampton and previous ones in East Haddam. […]
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Posted on January 30, 2019
Dear Friends & Neighbors, The 2019 legislative session is ramping-up. During the coming weeks and months, bill proposals will come before committees for public hearings and start advancing through the process. There are many resources and tools that you can use to follow the action, research the issues and to share your support or opposition […]
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Posted on January 25, 2019
HARTFORD – State Representative Irene Haines (R-34) submitted legislative proposals to eliminate the state’s Business Entity Tax and revise the depreciation schedule for commercial construction equipment. The Business Entity Tax (BET) is $250 fee paid every other year by all types of businesses: S corporations, LLCs, SMLLCs, LLPs, and LPs in order to obtain a […]
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Today, I had the privilege of joining State Representative Brian Lanoue, State Representative Anne Dauphinais, and State Representative Karen Reddington-Hughes plus so many passionate advocates See More
I had a great time celebrating Connecticut Agriculture Day🍎at the Capitol! I spent some time with the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Connecticut an incredible program See More
Let’s stop pitting towns against each other in our beautiful state! These mandates and funding restrictions make it impossible for small towns like ours to See More
13-year-old Waylon Page reached out to me about his bleeding disorder—something he and his family only discovered during a routine tonsil surgery. His story highlights See More
My mother is my biggest icon in my life, and unfortunately, I miss her. I miss her very much, but she was a woman ahead See More
I had a wonderful time celebrating #ReadAcrossAmerica Day at Salem Elementary School, reading to an enthusiastic group of second graders! Reading is essential to a See More
