Posted on September 2, 2021

Deputy House Republican Leaders Rosa Rebimbas (R-70^th) and Lezlye Zupkus (R-89^th) are joined by State Reps. Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80^th), Robin Green (R-55^th), Cindy Harrison (R-69^th), Kimberly Fiorello (R-149^th), Irene Haines (R-34^th), Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77^th), Donna Veach (R-30^th), Terrie Wood (R-141^st), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (R-105^th) and Anne Dauphinais (R-44^th) in issuing the following joint statement in response to remarks attributed to some Connecticut Democrat officials following…

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Posted on August 20, 2021

State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) on Friday issued the following statement regarding Gov. Lamont’s executive order mandating COVID-19 vaccination for most state employees as well as K-12 teachers and staff:

“This is a sad day in Connecticut for thousands of workers. The governor’s latest Executive Order mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for most state employees and K-12 teachers and staff is yet another invasion by Governor Lamont on our constitutionally protected freedoms. Whether someone…

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Posted on August 13, 2021

With school less than two weeks away for some students, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week” which runs from Sunday, August 15 through Saturday, August 21.

This one-week event eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35 percent sales tax on clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item. Since sales tax is calculated after the use of any coupons or discounts, if the final price per item is less than $100, the sale is exempt from taxes.

Please consult with your local retailer,…

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