NAUGATUCK – Leilani Nail Spa, a beauty spa offering a range of nail and massage treatments, marked its grand opening June 15, 2017 at 1177 New Haven Road in Naugatuck. Participating in the ribbon-cutting ceremony were, from left front: Marianne Como, Ion Bank Branch Manager; Hwacha (Lisa) Yie, Owner of Leilani Nail Spa; Courtney Ligi, Director of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce; and Laurie Taf-Jackson, Naugatuck Burgess; from left rear: State Senator George Logan (R-17); Mayor of Naugatuck N. Warren…

HARTFORD – This weekend the House of Representatives voted on a bill, H.B. 7044, that makes changes to laws concerning pretrial detention for certain crimes. State Representative David Labriola (R-131) stood to share his concern that this legislation would endanger our public safety as it interferes with a judge’s discretion on setting bonds for potentially very serious misdemeanors. See more in the video below.

HARTFORD – State Representatives David Labriola (R-131) and Arthur O’Neill (R-69) met with 4th grade students, and teachers Mrs. Bunosso and Mrs. Tesch, from Gainfield Elementary School in Southbury today during their tour of the Capitol.

The lawmakers explained what it’s like to be a state representative, and answered the student’s questions about state government.

Protects Core Services, Boosts Education Aid, Creates Stability for Towns & Cities and Does Not Rely on Tax Increases

 
Area Republican state lawmakers on Apr. 27 unveiled an alternative state budget which closes the current projected state deficit over the next two years without new taxes and without pushing state expenses onto towns, cities or hospitals.

The “Confident Connecticut” budget includes increased education funding with a new funding formula, restores money for core social services, and provides for significant structural changes to state government that roll out into the future.

“With this proposal, we demonstrate that Connecticut’s budget can be balanced with no tax increases whatsoever,” said Rep. David Labriola (R-131). “Instead we offer common sense solutions to our state’s budget woes.”

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Celebrates CBIA Day at the Capitol

 
HARTFORD – Connecticut Business Day was held today at the Capitol as an opportunity for entrepreneurs, CEOs and Chamber of Commerce members of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) to meet with their legislators. State Representative David Labriola (R-131) attended to connect with his local chamber and speak about Connecticut’s business climate, as well as thank attendees for their contribution to Connecticut’s economy.

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HARTFORD – Governor Malloy recently presented his budget proposals to legislators in both the House and Senate in a joint session. State Representative David Labriola (R-131), who was in attendance to receive the plan, considers its ideas disappointing and unacceptable.  

“This budget will result in dramatic property tax increases for residents across the State of Connecticut,” said Rep. Labriola. “It is clear that this plan was crafted without logic or common sense. I am strongly opposed to Governor…

The Naugatuck legislative delegation of State Representatives David K. Labriola and Rosa C. Rebimbas, and State Senators Joan Hartley and George Logan, met with Ron Pugliese, of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation, and Naugatuck Mayor Pete Hess at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Wednesday, February 15, before he testified in support of SB 301 and SB 384 before the Transportation Committee. Mayor Hess and the delegation support SB 301 and SB 384 which, if implemented, will…

Town receives grant to cover cost of police body cameras

HARTFORD – State Representative David Labriola (R-131) today applauded the Bond Commission for voting in the affirmative on a reimbursement of funds to local police departments for body cameras and related equipment.

The Commission met this morning in a special meeting at the Capitol to make a decision regarding the use of existing funds to reimburse 11 municipalities, including $23,928 for the Naugatuck Police Department, for the purchase…

HARTFORD – A bill proposed by Oxford’s State Representative David Labriola (R-131) was brought today to a public hearing held by the Legislative Transportation Committee. The bill (House Bill 5577) would name Route 67 in Oxford in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Howard Belinsky.

“This is an appropriate honor for an esteemed local veteran who gave so much to our community,” said Rep. Labriola. “I thank Oxford First Selectman George Temple for suggesting that I propose this bill in the Transportation Committee.”

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HARTFORD – State Representatives David Labriola (R-131) and Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70) have again, as in previous sessions, proposed legislation to the Labor and Public Employees Committee asking for consideration regarding amendments to the collective bargaining statues to limit binding arbitration awards for increased wages to reflect, or stay within, the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

Binding Arbitration is the process by which collective bargaining disputes are settled amongst three judges. These disputes typically arise between a town and a union over negotiations of a new or expired contract outlining benefits and wages.

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