Posted on August 10, 2021
Rep. Howard, House Republicans Renew Bi-Partisan Call for Action on Juvenile Justice Reform, Issue Package of Policies
HARTFORD—The continuing flow of alarming crimes committed by teenagers, from shots fired at property owners to stealing vehicles with children inside, prompted State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) and his House Republican colleagues Tuesday, to unveil proposed statutory and policy changes aimed at curbing a crisis that has residents throughout Connecticut clamoring for reforms to the state’s…
Posted on July 29, 2021
HARTFORD—House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora on Thursday announced that he has appointed state Rep. Greg Howard of Stonington as the leading House Republican on the General Assembly’s Public Safety and Security Committee.
In his new role as Ranking Member of the committee, Howard will spearhead policy initiatives on behalf of the 54-member House Republican Caucus.
“Representative Howard’s real-world experience as a public safety professional combined with his deep commitment to on-the-ground…
Posted on July 27, 2021
The nonprofit RecycleCT is launching a new app (downloadable from the App Store and Google Play) that will allow users to type in an item to find out if it can be placed in the recycling bin or not. Often, entire truckloads of recycling may be rejected because they are mixed with non-recyclables, making it extremely difficult to sort at the facilities. This useful tool will help residents and municipalities determine what will be accepted, hence cutting down on waste. It will also save money towns…
Posted on July 14, 2021
It was with great disappointment that I read an article in The Day on July 4, 2021 regarding affordable housing finance rules. I have supported the redevelopment of the Campbell Grain Property and the positive impact that it could have on the local economy and the revitalization of downtown Pawcatuck. For years, CT saw a steady flow of residents fleeing for other states; and today, employers are begging for workers. With General Dynamics predicting significant hiring over the coming years, and a…
Posted on July 13, 2021
STONINGTON—Calling for immediate legislative action, State Rep. Greg Howard R-43) joined a petition effort to bring all state lawmakers into session to implement reforms on the juvenile crime crisis that has gripped communities throughout the state.
Rep. Howard said, “Recent tragedies highlight why my colleagues and I pushed all session for common-sense legislation to address repeat juvenile car thieves. Unfortunately, our calls fell on deaf ears. Those in power can no longer ignore the serious nature…
