On Wednesday, I joined our friends and neighbors at Griswold High School in remembrance of the 23rd Anniversary of September 11th. Another year goes by since that awful day, and we still come together to mourn the tragic loss of life that changed our lives so quickly. To this day, so many of our first responders continue to feel the long-term impacts of their heroism on that day. We will never forget the lives that were lost that day and those whose lives were changed forever.

A huge thank you to…

Help Republicans in our effort to petition for a special session to lower your bills.

On Tuesday, House and Senate Republicans gathered to inform the Democratic Majority and public that we are petitioning for a special legislative session to address and act on the perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut. The time is now for us to act on what is in the best interest of our constituents and residents of Connecticut. Waiting until the 2025 regular session will have even more negative effects…

“The decision by PURA to approve an $80 million dollar increase to upgrade the EV charging grid on Wednesday is reprehensible. This is a slap in the face to hard-working families across the state of Connecticut.

The current state is a reflection of the impact of extensive government overreach by liberal democrat policies, such as putting Connecticut on California energy standards.

Over these past few weeks, I have been hearing from concerned constituents across our district. They are frustrated,…

Throughout my tenure as your state representative, prioritizing affordability has been a central focus of my work. The recent Eversource rate increases are despicable.

In the past two years, consumers have faced consistent price hikes in local stores and at gas stations, and this latest surge in electric rates disproportionately impacts hardworking families in Connecticut, particularly those on fixed incomes.

Advocating for the creation of a task force to examine the state’s utility providers and…

I am proud to earn a score of 100% in CBIA’s recently published 2024 voting records that contain an analysis of various legislative measures aimed at tackling crucial issues such as the high cost of living and conducting business in Connecticut. This comprehensive report sheds light on the legislative actions taken to address and alleviate the challenges faced by residents and businesses within the state. As a state representative that is deeply invested in the prosperity of Connecticut, supporting…

Hartford- With a Connecticut Special Legislative Session on the horizon beginning in the Senate on Wednesday, June 26th, and the House of Representatives on Thursday, June 27th,  State Representative Brian Lanoue is pleased to announce that one of his 2024 Legislative Priorities is being included in Special Session Bill- LCO 6184.

In March, Representative Lanoue testified before the Finance Committee with local accountant Rob LaScarcina, in support of Section One, of SB 443, which included the representative’s…

I would like to thank everyone that attended my Office Hours in both Jewett City and Preston over the last several months. It’s always great meeting so many of you and listening to the issues that concern you the most.

As we move through Summer, Office Hours will be suspended until sometime in the late Fall. I will make sure to update you when they are rescheduled.

In the meantime, if there is anything I can assist you with, feel free to call me at (860) 376-9354, or email me at Brian.Lanoue@cga.ct.gov.…

Hartford- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-123 (formerly H.B. No. 5350, An Act Concerning the Enforcement of Boating Laws on Bodies of Water Near the Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York Borders) into law on Wednesday after the bill was passed in the House and Senate over the final days of the 2024 Legislative Session.

Introduced by State Representative Brian Lanoue (R-45), and originally passed out of the Environment and Public Safety Committees, the new law is the final…

It was such a joy heading back to the Norwich Free Academy, the high school that I graduated from in 2001 to attend their Welcome Home event for NFA Alumni Leadership. I was joined by State Representatives Tim Ackert (R-8), Derell Wilson (D-46), Kevin Brown (D-56), State Senator Cathy Osten (D-19) and Mayor Peter Nystrom (R-Norwich) for what was one of the very best events I can remember in quite some time.

We were greeted by members of NFA’s Young Voters Society and had a wonderful discussion with…

Hartford- Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 24-14 (formerly H.B. No. 5404, An Act Concerning Military Training and Experience and the Driver’s License Endorsement to Operate Fire Apparatus) into law this week after the bill gained overwhelming support in the state legislature during the 2024 legislative session. This new law will help streamline the bureaucracy on certifications for active-duty military personnel and fire departments regarding Q license endorsements by granting reciprocity…