Democrats and the Governor have recharged their effort to mandate electric vehicles in Connecticut and on Wednesday, you have a chance to make your voice heard. On March 13th at 10 AM, the Transportation Committee agenda features HB 5485, which creates a council to steer the state toward banning gas-powered vehicles.

The “Roadmap” doesn’t require a review of the costs associated with:

• Charging infrastructure & electric grid upgrades
• Increased electric supply needed
• End of life battery disposal
• Adverse…
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On Thursday, I joined my fellow House and Senate Republican legislators to pay tribute to Connecticut State Police K-9 Officer Broko -who sadly died in the line of duty last December.

During today’s press conference, S.B. No. 339, also referred to as “Broko’s Bill,” was introduced that if passed, would require restitution be given to the law enforcement agency, or municipality if this unfortunate situation repeats itself anywhere in our state. As a former law enforcement officer, I can tell you first-hand…

Welcome to the  2024 Connecticut Legislative Session. I wanted to provide you with resources to keep handy. If you have any questions for me as we approach the beginning of session, please feel free to reach out to me. The upcoming legislative session is the “short” session, which begins February 7^th, and ends May 8th. The state’s constitution and legislative rules for this session generally limit proposed bills to adjustments of the budget, revenue and legislation related to financial matters.

Committee…

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On Thursday, House Republicans unveiled our 2024 House Republican Priorities, that will maintain the state’s fiscal stability while making Connecticut a more affordable and safer place to live.

Our proposals include responding to your public safety concerns, support vulnerable populations, defending you from government overreach, and much more.

HARTFORD—House Republicans, in advance of the start of the 2024 legislative session, unveiled proposals Thursday that will maintain the state’s fiscal stability…

It was less than two months ago that Democrats yanked their proposed ban on gas-powered vehicles and conceded residents had valid concerns. Yet Democrats are now “feeling pretty good” about the prospects of adopting the California plan and are even plotting special session dates for the end of this month.

🚨 ACT NOW: call Democrats and tell them this critical issue shouldn’t be decided in a special session that wouldn’t provide Connecticut residents a chance to have their say on this deeply flawed…

HARTFORD – State Representative Rick Hayes (R-51) applauded the State Bond Commission approval for $80,000 to create an ADA-compliant playground at the Mary R. Fisher Elementary School in Thompson. The decision announced earlier today, was also welcomed by State Senator Jeff Gordon (R-35) and State Senator Mae Flexer (D-29), both members of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee.

“I was happy to hear that all the work that went into the planning for this new playground will now…

 Key Committee Vote to be Held on Nov. 28

 CT farmers, fuel distributors and truckers speak out vs. adoption of regulations

In advance of a key legislative committee vote on Nov. 28, Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly and House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora today urged Democrats to “pump the brakes” on the Lamont administration’s proposal to ban the sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 and send the proposed regulations back…

HARTFORD – State Representatives Anne Dauphinais (R-44) & Rick Hayes (R-51), will be hosting a Killingly Food Drive this coming Saturday, October 28^th at Stop & Shop in Dayville. Those interested in donating are asked to consider canned foods, and other non-perishable food items. The proceeds will benefit Friend’s of Assisi Food Pantry, in Danielson.

If you are unable to contribute this coming Saturday and would still like to help, contact the Friend’s of Assisi Food Pantry at 860-774-2310.

Killingly…

$24.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS TO 60 SMALL TOWNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

HARTFORD– On Friday, State Representative Rick Hayes (R-51), welcomed the news from Governor Lamont’s office, that the Town of Thompson was awarded a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant. Thompson will receive $500,000 in state funding for track and athletic field reconstruction, which will be matched by $1,046,166 in town funding.

“These grants go a long way in helping out our small towns all across Connecticut,”…