“At a time when electric rates across Connecticut are surging, PURA approved an additional $80 million increase on Wednesday to enhance the EV charging grid.

Ratepayers are still trying to find a way to adjust their budgets after this recent increase. With another levied on them beginning September 1st, anyone with common sense would begin to wonder how is this possible? Democratic leadership needs to do what is in the best interest of our residents and call a special session immediately.”- State…

State Representatives Anne Dauphinais (R-44), and Rick Hayes (R-51), invite you to an engaging discussion on the 2024 legislative session. This is an excellent opportunity to voice your opinions and concerns regarding the past legislative session.

Date: Tuesday, August 20th

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Location: Killingly Town Hall, Second Floor- Town Meeting Room

172 Main Street, Danielson

Don’t miss this chance to interact with your state representatives and make your voice heard on important legislative…

Earlier this week, Governor Lamont signed Public Act 24-27 into law. This new law creates a fallen officers fund, offering crucial financial support to families of fallen police officers. This ensures that family members covered by the officer’s insurance will have health coverage for up to five years, with $100,000 assistance for surviving family members.

House Republican leadership worked very hard to get this bill across the finish line. We must never forget the sacrifices of our men and women…

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…