(HARTFORD, CT) – State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) hailed an announcement by the state Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt that the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is awarding state funding to farmers and non-profits involved in production agriculture to invest in long-term climate resiliency projects which will decrease vulnerability to extreme weather events through regenerative agricultural practices.

The funded projects are part of the Farmland Restoration, Climate Resiliency…

Milling and Resurfacing Project: Service Route 617 (Frontage Road) in North Stonington

CTDOT is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Service Route 617 (Frontage Road) in North Stonington starting Monday, April 22,2024.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing that a milling and resurfacing project will be performed on Service Route 617 (Frontage Road) in North Stonington. The project consists of milling and resurfacing a 0.85-mile segment…

HARTFORD- State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) slammed a proposal which lessens the penalty for not paying a speeding ticket in Connecticut.

The legislation, HB-5331, An Act Concerning the Suspension of Motor Vehicle Operators’ Licenses For Failure To Pay Fines Or Fees Or Failure To Appear For A Scheduled Court Appearance would eliminate the ability for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles to revoke a drivers’ license for an unpaid speeding ticket, other traffic infractions or failure to appear…

Rep. Howard Working to Protect Victims

Video of victim testimony & Rep. Howard’s Questions

HARTFORD- State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) strongly supported the testimony of medically retired Hartford Police Officer Jill Kidik who in 2018 was a victim of attempted murder in downtown Hartford and had her protective order against the attacker dismissed due to their mental defect without the victim’s knowledge.

The legislation, HB 5415: An Act Concerning the Issuance of a Standing Criminal Protective Order…

PROVIDENCE – On a busy Wednesday, State Rep. Greg Howard (R-Stonington) traveled to the Rhode Island State Capitol in Providence to testify in support of legislation Connecticut has successfully implemented to enhance communication between a police officer and a driver with autism spectrum disorder, called a blue envelope program.

Rep. Howard, a Ranking Member of the Connecticut’s Public Safety Committee and a Police Officer specially trained in Crisis Intervention and interacting with citizens…

HARTFORD, CT – Today, Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton), along with Representative Greg Howard (R-Stonington), and other esteemed members from the House and Senate, gathered at a press conference to discuss the significance of S.B. 339, also known as “Broko’s Bill.” This crucial legislation ensures restitution is provided to municipalities that train K-9 officers, instead of the funds being directed to the courts, in the unfortunate event of injury or death to a police animal or a dog in a volunteer…

HARTFORD—State Rep. Greg Howard, the House Ranking Member of the Public Safety Committee flanked by House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding, the Ranking Senate Member of the Public Safety Committee Paul Cicarella and a bi-partisan coalition of House and Senate Republicans on Wednesday stood up for our state’s law enforcement and bolstering public safety in Connecticut instead of continuing to tie the hands of police.

With law enforcement representatives…

Several new laws will take effect January 1st that could have an impact on you, your business, or our community. I have highlighted some of them below. An expanded list of those that will take effect on January 1, along with summaries, can be accessed here.

The new year also brings the start of a new legislative session – the second year of the biennium which is known colloquially as the “short session” – which begins on February 7, 2024. Due to the truncated timeline of the short session, only bills…

I-95 Exit 91 NB On-Ramp Closure in Stonington

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that I-95 Exit 91 NB On-Ramp will be closed beginning December 4, 2023 during the hours of 9:00pm to 5:00am.

I-95 Exit 91 NB On-Ramp will be temporarily closed beginning December 4, 2023 during the hours of 9:00pm to 5:00am for right shoulder reconstruction. The duration of nightly closures for Exit 91 NB On-Ramp is anticipated to be 1 week. These closures will not take place on Saturday or Sunday.…

LEDYARD – State Representative Greg Howard (R-43) ranking member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, today received the 2023 Police Officers Association of Connecticut (POACT) ‘Legislative Leadership Award’ at POACT’s annual Connecticut Police Officers Summit at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Ledyard.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the brave men and women who serve daily on the front lines protecting the public,” said Rep. Howard, a legislator in his second term who is also…