HARTFORD—House Republicans on Tuesday released a balanced budget proposal that provides more than $1 billion in broad-based tax relief to Connecticut residents while also making historic investments in education and providing more funding for nonprofit providers.

“Connecticut residents desperately need tax relief, but they also deserve a government that responsibly prioritizes and funds core services and programs our communities need,” House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora said. “House Republicans…

VERNON – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, was recently invited to Maple Street School in Vernon to take part in the school’s Career Day.

Rep. Nuccio said it was great to spend some time with the class and take some questions about what it’s like to work at the Capitol.

The topics covered during the day included whether the job was difficult and how laws are created in Connecticut.

“These students were so bright and inquisitive, and it was a pleasure to answer all their questions,” Rep. Nuccio said.…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, issued the following statement on the advancement of H.R. 26 and S.R. 26, which authorize the payment of an arbitration award for more than 34,000 state employees in the amount of $49 million for additional pandemic pay.

The Appropriations Committee voted to advance the legislation on Thursday during its meeting and the measures now await passage on the floors of the Senate and House. The legislation authorizes payments – ranging…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, applauded the advancement of H.B. 6635, “An Act Prohibiting Discrimination in Insurance Underwriting Based on the Breed of a Homeowner’s Dog,” which received unanimous bipartisan support earlier this month from the Insurance and Real Estate Commission.

Rep. Nuccio proposed, co-sponsored and promoted the legislation, which would “prohibit homeowners’ insurance and renters’ insurance policies from discriminating based on harboring or owning any dog of a specific…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, was invited to the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center on Tuesday evening to present service awards to area veterans who have gone above and beyond in their volunteer efforts.

The center serves veterans in Willimantic and surrounding towns. More than a dozen awards were presented during the ceremony, which also included a dinner for the recipients. Veterans who are members of the Military, Firefighter and Cops Motorcycle Club were also on hand to receive…

Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, recently attended Lake Street School in Vernon and Center Elementary School in Willington for Read Across America Week, which is an opportunity to promote literacy and reading within local schools.

The National Education Association launched Read Across America in 1998 as a year-round program to celebrate reading.

Dr. Seuss’ birthday was March 2 and was declared Read Across America Day, which kicks off Read Across America Week and Read Across America Month.

Rep. Nuccio…

HARTFORD – A coalition of business groups, chambers of commerce, and non-profit organizations today joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to support legislation offering healthcare relief for struggling Connecticut small businesses.

HB 6710 allows small employers to pool together to jointly purchase large group health insurance plans directly from a carrier, making health insurance more affordable and accessible.

Small employers with less than 51 employees cannot currently access the large group…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, issued the following statement in connection to Governor Lamont’s proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget, which he unveiled Wednesday while addressing the Connecticut General Assembly. Nuccio is the Ranking Member of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee, which provides key oversight of the budget process.

“Today, Governor Lamont addressed the joint legislature to introduce his proposed bi-annual budget. At first glance, I am optimistic. The Governor has heard…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, recently spoke on the House floor in support of a new contract for Connecticut State Troopers that provides fair compensation for men and women who put their lives on the line for our communities every day.

This four-year contract addresses overtime, benefits, changes in stipends, training pay and wage increases (2.5% in the first year).

“I’m grateful there are men and women out there who are willing to do a highly stressful and difficult job. But we are seeing…