Posted on September 15, 2022
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing temporary ramp detours associated with the milling and paving on I-84 Eastbound between Exit 68 to Exit 71 and I-84 Westbound between Exit 71 to Exit 67 (including ramps) to begin on Sunday, September 11, 2022.
This project consists of milling and overlaying portions of I-84 and associated bridges and ramps in the Towns of Vernon, Tolland, and Willington. (Eastbound between Exit 68 to Exit 71 and Westbound between Exit 71 and Exit…
Posted on September 8, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
With school starting and thousands of children soon waiting at the end of their driveways or on the side of a road for the bus, I wanted to remind everyone to be careful on our public roadways. When school is in session, drivers should use extra caution, especially near bus stops, schools, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
Safety tips for drivers:
Posted on August 26, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
In early June, my Republican colleagues and I raised concerns about the financial pressure residents would experience this fall as they faced the skyrocketing expense of heating their homes. We proposed a plan to use some of the state’s significant surplus funds to provide additional home heating assistance to those who would need it. Our plan fell on deaf ears. Our concern on this subject continues as the legislature grapples with the reality that one-time federal funding…
Posted on August 15, 2022
HARTFORD – State Representative Tammy Nuccio (R-53), recorded a perfect 100% attendance for voting in the 2022 legislative session.
According to statistics compiled by the House Clerk’s office for the 2022 session, Rep. Nuccio cast a vote for each of 265 pieces of legislation put before the Connecticut House of Representatives this year.
“It is a tremendous honor and responsibility to serve the people of Ashford, Tolland and Willington and represent their voices at the Capitol. I’m proud to have…
Posted on August 12, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
From Sunday, August 21, through Saturday, August 27, there will be a tax-free holiday on clothing and footwear. Items sold at $100 or under will not be subject to the state’s sales tax during this time. This is the 22nd annual sales tax free week which typically occurs during the third week of August.
Earlier this year we passed legislation – HB 5501 “An Act Suspending Certain Gas Taxes and Sales and Use Taxes on Certain…
Posted on August 4, 2022
The Connecticut Insurance Department is considering proposed rate increases for fully insured individual and small group (for employers with 50 or fewer workers) insurance markets, nine health insurance providers covering approximately 206,000 people have filed for increases. The filings are for both the state-sponsored health insurance exchange, Access Health CT, and off-exchange plans.
According to the Insurance Dept.,
Posted on July 29, 2022
At the conclusion of each legislative session, the non-partisan Office of Legislative Research compiles reports on public acts organized by topics. These reports include various topics such as “Acts Affecting Seniors,” “Acts Affecting Education,” “Acts Affecting Business and Jobs,” and much more.
Follow the link below to access the full range of reports:
Posted on July 11, 2022
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
The height of the pandemic exposed gaps in internet access and broadband availability for many residents in our district as workers attempted to log-in remotely at home and students tried to participate in virtual learning. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) – responsible for administering broadband infrastructure programs – is seeking information from interested parties to develop a statewide plan for universal broadband access.
A Public Input…
Posted on June 23, 2022
The rising cost of diesel increases prices on everyday goods driving inflation even higher. On July 1st, taxes on diesel fuel are scheduled to increase by 23% or 9.1 cents per gallon, bringing the total tax to 49.2 cents, up from 40.1 cents. The tax on diesel includes a flat 29 cent per gallon rate and a variable tax set each year on July 1st that is calculated by multiplying the prior year’s average wholesale price by 8.1%.
In March, House and Senate Republicans initiated the call for tax relief…
Posted on June 9, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
June 11th is Connecticut Open House Day, an all-day event across the state for Connecticut’s museums, attractions and historic sites. Now in its 18th year, over 200 attractions will be participating by offering special events as well as free or discounted admissions.
Visit www.ctvisit.com/ctopenhouseday for more information and a full listing of events.
Art & Garden Tour of Northeast Connecticut
A free self-guided tour features 11 artists’ gardens displaying the works…