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…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, joined her House and Senate Republican colleagues in offering a comprehensive package of policy proposals to reduce the cost of electric bills and make energy more affordable over the long term.

These policies will immediately reduce energy costs for families by over $362 million per year, saving the average household $210 next year. In the long run, the plan will drive down costs by even more while implementing important ratepayer protections.

Action on this…

HARTFORD – Rep. Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland, was sworn in Wednesday as the representative for the 53th District in the House of Representatives during a ceremony attended by her family members.

Rep. Nuccio was also appointed as the Ranking Member of the legislature’s Appropriations Committee, which has cognizance of all matters relating to appropriations and the budgets of state agencies. Other issues under the committee’s jurisdiction include matters relating to state employees’ salaries, benefits and…

Public Invited to Virtual Informational Meeting Regarding the Route 140 Geometry Improvements in Ellington and Tolland

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a Virtual Public Information Meeting concerning the Route 140 Geometry Improvements on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 7 p.m. The meeting will take place on Zoom and registration is required. A Question and Answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. The presentation will be recorded. For instructions…

“I stand with our leadership in calling for a special legislative session to address the various issues that Connecticut residents are facing on a daily basis. Although I appreciate that the 2023 legislative session is a very short time away, the reality of our situation is with winter approaching, Connecticut families are going to need all the help they can get and timing is of the essence to act. Last week, the people of Connecticut cast their ballots and elected us to lead our state. The number…

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

October 1^st marks the effective date of many new laws. Below are links for information on notable laws (or sections of laws) taking effect that address juvenile crime, youth mental health, government transparency, and lifting the cap on cottage food.

AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE AND SERVICES, FIREARMS BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND LARCENY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Public Act No. 22-115 (Sec. 1-4, 6-10, 13-18)
Summary
House Bill No. 5417

AN ACT CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION AND…

Dear Friends & Neighbors,

The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) recently announced their annual “Stand Down” event for Veterans scheduled for Friday, September 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at five locations across the state.

These events are a one-stop location for Connecticut’s Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel, and their immediate families to access DVA services and programs from federal agencies, Veterans organizations, and community-based…