Posted on March 4, 2024
The Energy and Technology Committee will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 7th to hear testimony on several bill proposals, but namely one I’ve been pushing to address this session, HB-5361, An Act Concerning the Siting of Renewable Energy Sources in the State.
The purpose of this proposal is to (1) revise the Connecticut Siting Council approval process for certain renewable energy projects, and (2) require the council to follow conditions imposed by a municipality for certain projects near…
Posted on February 1, 2024
Today, I joined my House Republican colleagues in releasing our 2024 caucus agenda.
These proposals focus on maintaining the state’s current fiscal stability while also making Connecticut a more affordable place to live. The affordability-focused proposals cover a variety of topics.
Notable inclusions:
➡ Stop the electric vehicle mandate, protecting your choice to buy the car you want
➡ Encourage reasonable housing solutions that balance community concerns and residents’ needs
➡ Prosecute juvenile…
Posted on January 2, 2024
TAX CUTS
The state budget, adopted in June, cuts the bottom two marginal income tax rates for all filers from 3% to 2% and from 5% to 4.5%. Income taxes on the first $50,000 in taxable income will be lowered for single filers and married people filing separately, $100,000 for joint filers, and $80,000 for heads of household. January 1 is also the start of easing the cliff on income tax exemptions for retirement income. The new budget adds a tax deduction schedule for retirement income above the full…
