June 26, 2024

Helping the Next Generation of Leaders at Girls State!

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Always a strong advocate for women, especially women in government, State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria took part in the annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program, where high school seniors spend nearly a week learning about the political process by actively running a mock government.

Rep. Klarides-Ditria was joined by Rep. Carpino at the University of New Haven host site, and Rep. Rutigliano took part in the Boys State program being held in a different building on campus.

For this workshop session on “Bill Writing”, more than 100 girls from all over the state, including several from Derby and Seymour, were able to hear directly from Reps Klarides-Ditria and Carpino. The veteran lawmakers shared personal experiences and discussed tips and techniques to craft legislation that makes an impact. Following brief remarks, they answered questions then went around the room to work one-on-one with students who were working on individual bill proposals to be debated during a mock legislative session at the end of the program.

Rep. Klarides-Ditria Achieves 100% Voting Record

Once again, State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105) achieved a one-hundred-percent voting record during the 2025 regular Legislative Session according to statistics compiled by the House Clerk’s Office! This year, Rep. Klarides-Ditria cast her vote on 381 separate pieces of legislation that made it to the floor of the House of Representatives during the regular session. […]

September 12, 2025

Members of The Derby Delegation Celebrate State Bond Commission Funding for Derby Senior Center

State Representatives Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Mary Welander, Kara Rochelle, and Senator Cabrera are pleased to announce that the State Bond Commission has approved $167,877 in funding for the Derby Senior Center. This funding will be used to support the upgrade of the center’s elevator system. “I want to thank my colleagues from the Derby delegation, the […]

August 4, 2025