WILLINGTON – Today, State Representative Tammy Nuccio (R-53rd) announced a major funding win for the town of Willington, following the passage of HB 7288, a bonding bill that raises the state reimbursement rate for the town’s school construction project to more than 79%—a full 15 percentage point increase.

“This is a major win for both our students and our taxpayers,” said Rep. Nuccio, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee. “I fought hard for this change because our children deserve to learn in a safe, modern environment, and our taxpayers deserve relief from the crushing costs of these necessary improvements.”

In addition to the increased reimbursement rate, the legislation grants the town until June 2027 to finalize its construction plans. This extended timeline allows local leaders the flexibility to develop a project that best meets the town’s long-term educational needs.

Rep. Nuccio credited the town’s leadership for their collaboration and persistence.

“I want to thank First Selectman Peter Tanaka, the Board of Education and our partners at the state who joined me in getting this over the finish line, as well as our community stakeholders who worked alongside me to make this happen,” she said. “This kind of partnership is exactly how good government is supposed to work.”

The updated bonding measure is expected to significantly ease the financial strain on the town while ensuring students have access to high-quality learning environments for years to come.

Rep. Nuccio can be contacted at [email protected] or (800) 842-1423 with any questions or concerns related to state government. You can also follow her legislative activity by visiting her website, www.cthousegop.com/Nuccio or on Facebook by clicking here.