Posted on October 10, 2019 by jdooley
Posted on October 4, 2019 by jdooley
HARTFORD – State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) along with the legislature’s Conservative Caucus this week warned residents to prepare for yet another round of Democrat tax increases – this time on goods and services that range from supermarket sandwiches and coffee to digital downloads – contained in the Democrats’ budget that take effect on October 1st.
Instead of streamlining state government, or trying to reduce state spending to balance yet another massive budget deficit, legislative Democrats and Governor Lamont chose once again to soak Connecticut residents by raising taxes on thousands of everyday goods and services. As a result, taxes are slated to go up today on everything from a slice of grocery store pizza to digital entertainment services like Netflix, Hulu and Spotify, among many others. It will even cost more to buy a new car in Connecticut, since the vehicle trade-in fee just increased to $100.
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Posted on October 1, 2019 by jdooley
HARTFORD – State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) and the Conservative Caucus today joined the Connecticut Federation of College Republicans in calling on Connecticut colleges and universities to include political free speech in their anti-discrimination policies.
During a mid-day press conference at the Legislative Office Building, Connecticut Federation of College Republicans Chairman Timothy Anop announced the launch of the “Take Back the First” initiative to encourage universities across the…
Posted on October 1, 2019 by jdooley
WOLCOTT- State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) and Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) will be hosting a ‘Town Hall’ Meeting on October 21st at Wolcott Town Hall.
The Wolcott legislators are inviting all interested constituents to join them in discussing the issues that shaped the 2019 legislative session – which included $1.75 Billion in new taxes on Connecticut taxpayers and new harmful government policies that punish the state business community.
WHO? Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16) and Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80)
WHAT?…
Posted on September 24, 2019 by jdooley
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Posted on September 13, 2019 by jdooley
HARTFORD – In another blow to the taxpayers of Connecticut, State Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) along with Senate and House Republican colleagues announced newly released details on a grocery store tax included in the Democrat state budget set to go into effect October 1, 2019, which could potentially encompass all cooked food from a rotisserie chicken to eight ounces of soup.
The Democrat-approved 7.35% tax, which Rep. Mastrofrancesco opposed in the House of Representatives, will be applied…
Posted on September 6, 2019 by jdooley
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I would like to let the students in my district know that the Connecticut General Assembly is now accepting applications for the 2020 Legislative Internship Program!
Starting in the Spring, interns at the Capitol will see how state government works first-hand, work one-on-one with a state legislator and legislative staff member, and earn school credit while gaining job experience in public service and/or law.
To apply, you must comply with the following qualifications:…
Posted on August 19, 2019 by jdooley
HARTFORD- State Representative Gale Mastrofrancesco (R-80) earned a 100% voting record for all roll call votes taken on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 2019 Regular and Special Sessions. The House Clerk’s Office released the data on members’ votes this week.
Rep Mastrofrancesco is serving her first year of her inaugural term. There were a total of 392 total votes cast in the House of Representatives.
“I committed to the voters of Wolcott and Southington to make every vote that…
Posted on August 16, 2019 by jdooley
A main staple in the month of August has always been the annual tax free week right before Connecticut students head back to school. This year legislators fought back attempts by the governor to end the weekly tax break event which benefits so many state families.
Per state statute, the 19th Annual Sales Tax Free Week begins on the third Sunday of August and runs until the following Saturday.
Tax Free Week…
Posted on August 13, 2019 by jdooley
