Rep. Mastrofrancesco opposes S.B. 493, an extension of Governor Lamont’s orders

Posted on April 14, 2022

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Are we in a sequel to the movie Groundhog Day when Bill Murray lives the same day over and over again? Sometimes I feel like it up here at the Capitol, doing the same exact thing, extending the governor’s executive orders, over and over again.

Last night, the House passed S.B. 493, which extends four of Governor Lamont’s orders that were set to expire on April 15. One of those will extend access of COVID vaccine records online through the CT WiZ system and another extends the waiving of certain

Tax Free Week

Posted on April 12, 2022

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As a reminder, Tax Free Week is taking place from April 10 through April 16. The state’s 6.35% sales tax on clothing and footwear will be dropped for purchases that are less than $100.

Jewelry, handbags, luggage, umbrellas, watches and similar items are not included.

Op-Ed: The Alleged Honor System

Posted on April 1, 2022

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Op-Ed by Rep. Gale Mastrofrancesco

When it comes to our elections, it just seems like we are operating on the honor system. There are no checks and balances. Why do I say that? During a public hearing before the Government Administration & Elections Committee, of which I am the ranking house member. I questioned Secretary of the State Denise Merrill as to the integrity of our elections and the potential expansion of the use of absentee ballots without putting any checks and balances in place.

I asked

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