2024-2025 plan provides more tax relief than Governor and Democrats, invests in key areas including education and nonprofit social safety net providers

HARTFORD—State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) along with his House Republican colleagues on Tuesday released a balanced budget proposal that provides a total tax relief of $1.16 billion, which would cut income taxes retroactively to January 1^st for Connecticut residents while also making historic investments in education and providing more funding for nonprofit…

State Representative Greg Howard (R-43), Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee

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“Another day, another attempted car theft, this time in Rocky Hill leading to a homeowner being beaten by four masked individuals in his driveway. The ‘smart crime’ policies of the Democrat party and Governor Lamont have every homeowner wondering if the criminals have been emboldened knowing there no consequences to their brazen illegal activity,” State Rep. Greg Howard, Ranking Member of…

Yesterday, in the Judiciary Committee, I did not support HB-6667 AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE and if it stays in current form, I have no intention of supporting it on the floor of the House either.  I feel it important to explain my position on why I voted against the bill.

1. The bill bans open carry; I’m actually ok with that generally
2. The bill bans legal permit holders from carrying in restaurants where there is a liquor permit.  One must go through a rigorous process to obtain a pistol permit proving…
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PAWCATUCK- State Representative Greg Howard (R-43) visited at West Vine Street School on Thursday morning to celebrate their Guest Reader Day.

The school designated this week as Reading Week to teach children the importance and joy of reading.

HARTFORD—In advance of a series of Judiciary Committee public hearings next week, State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43) along with House and Senate Republicans on Wednesday outlined proposals aimed at making Connecticut safer while urging Democrats to veer from their lopsided approach to public safety that does little to deter crime.

“We also hear every day from constituents that are concerned for the growing number of juvenile offenses and more notably, the increasingly dangerous offenses that our youth…

2023 Republican Proposals on Public Safety

Domestic Violence
Time and time again, Connecticut wakes up to horrific headlines in which victims of domestic violence are repeatedly terrorized and, often, killed by a family member or intimate partner. We propose increasing the penalty on murders committed during an act of domestic violence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Further, we propose enhancing protections for the surviving victims, including an expansion of GPS monitoring of…

Statement from State Rep. Greg Howard, Ranking Member on the Public Safety & Security on legislation to replace School Resource Officers 

“As I’ve always said, what works in our corner of the state, may not work in others; likewise, what doesn’t work there, may work here.  Today, I am deeply disappointed to see my Stonington legislative colleague participate in a press conference that discourages police interaction with children, specifically in our schools.  One only must-read Senate Bill 119 and…

HARTFORD—On a day when the House of Representatives will vote on pay raises for Connecticut State Police, House Republicans insist the legislature must do more to help retain police officers statewide and recruit more women and men into the field of law enforcement.

 “Today’s contract is a step toward growing a state police force suffering from declining numbers over the last several years—but it’s only a first step,” said House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-86.) “The job that follows today’s…

HARTFORD — State Rep. Greg Howard (R-43), a second term legislator representing Stonington, North Stonington and Ledyard took the oath of office on Wednesday, determined to provide some financial relief to Connecticut residents as the state continues to over-collect taxes leading to a record surplus.

“Connecticut’s families need some reprieve from burdensome taxes and the record high inflation they are facing for food, fuel and other essential products,” Howard said. “I am determined to be a strong…