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…

HARTFORD- Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) and Representative Greg Howard (R-Stonington) commend Governor Lamont for releasing state grants through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for towns across Connecticut. The funding will be used to complete a variety of infrastructure improvements, such as road safety reconstruction projects, sewer and drainage upgrades, sidewalk and pedestrian safety enhancements, recreational facility upgrades, and other capital improvement projects. The…

Beginning on December 1, 2023, a new electric bill discount will be available to you if you have a financial hardship status on your electric account. Based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, you may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount on your electric bill per month. For example, if you have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if you receive a 10% discount or $50 less if you receive the 50% discount.

Your discount will depend on your annual household income…

On Saturday night, State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) received legislative recognition from Connecticut State Firefighters Association for his advocacy during the 2023 session, especially his commitment to address staffing shortages and ways to avoid firefighter burnout.

The Connecticut State Firefighters Association is a non-profit organization that has more than 26,000 members (22,000 Volunteer Firefighters, 4400 Career Firefighters).

Rep. Howard said, “I want to thank all Connecticut firefighters…