State Local Bridge Project allocation includes two projects in Stamford

STAMFORD – On Thursday, State Representative Tom O’Dea announced a new allocation of state funding from the CT Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT) to improve locally-owned bridges across Connecticut. The $15.8 million funding injection through the State Local Bridge Project will benefit 18 projects in Connecticut, including two in Stamford.

• Bridge #135008, Mill Road over an unnamed brook ($978,750)
• Bridge #135007, Old Long Ridge…
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NEW CANAAN – On Wednesday, May 30^th, State Representative Tom O’Dea will join other members of the New Canaan delegation to hold a legislative roundup, covering all the pressing issues debated in the recently-concluded session.

Hosted by the New Canaan Library, residents will get an inside look to the legislative initiatives affecting New Canaan and have the chance to speak with their state lawmakers.

“I am always thrilled to join our community members for these legislative updates, which are vital…

O’Dea to partner with Filling in the Blanks to benefit Stamford residents in need

NEW CANAAN – For the rest of the month of May, State Representative Tom O’Dea (R-New Canaan) will partner with local non-profit Filling in the Blanks to host a food donation drive.

The donation drive will culminate on Saturday, June 1^st from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the New Canaan Public Library, 151 Main Street, New Canaan.

Rep. O’Dea and Filling in the Blanks are asking for donations of boxes of cereal, boxes of granola…

Great news for commuters! This morning, north and southbound traffic on I-95 in Norwalk was reopened following the vehicle crash on Thursday. The hard work and diligence of Connecticut’s transportation workers made this quick and safe turn around a reality. Thank you all and travel safely, everyone!

Read from Governor Lamont on Sunday:

Governor Lamont Announces I-95 in Norwalk Will Fully Reopen in Both Directions by 10AM Sunday

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation…

HARTFORD – On Friday, May 3^rd, State Representative Tom O’Dea (R-New Canaan) proposed an amendment during debate on H.B. 5474 which enables a key provision to improve Connecticut’s affordable housing statute, 8-30g.

The controversial housing statute has been on the books in Connecticut for over three decades and requires that at least 10% of a municipality’s housing stock be deemed affordable or deed restricted.

“There is no question that 8-30g has been a failure in southern Fairfield County, especially…

HARTFORD – On Monday, March 18^th, Deputy House Republican Leader Tom O’Dea led debate in the Transportation Committee on a series of roadway safety initiatives, including a proposal (S.B. 424) which would lower the legal BAC limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.

The concept of reducing driver impairment on Connecticut roads is a noble pursuit, and one he is willing to support, but Rep. O’Dea contends that it misses the mark on what has contributed to a record span of roadway fatalities since 2022.…

On Tuesday, I testified before the Housing Committee to join a discussion on amending Connecticut’s affordable housing statute 8-30g. This longstanding regulation opens the door for developers to bring municipalities to court over proposals to build affordable units. The result, after almost 40 years, is that it has failed to increase the affordable housing stock in lower Fairfield County.

Towns like New Canaan and Darien are restrained from meeting the statutory requirement of 10% deed-restricted…

On Monday, the Transportation Committee held a public hearing to debate a list of bills including raised H.B 5057 – An Act Standardizing Drive-Only Licenses. This legislation would make “drive-only” licenses, which are provided to undocumented or illegal immigrants, indistinguishable from standard driver’s licenses in Connecticut.

HARTFORD—House Republicans, in advance of the start of the 2024 legislative session, unveiled proposals Thursday that will maintain the state’s fiscal stability while making Connecticut a more affordable place to live.

Among the proposals is a call to amend the State Constitution to protect the “fiscal guardrails” that have allowed the state to build a solid Rainy Day Fund and begin to pay down long-term debt.

“Maintaining our state’s fiscal health is the legislature’s top priority, and in 2017 we…

This week is National School Choice Week, and from January 21st – 27th, we are recognizing the ongoing fight for school choice in Connecticut. The fight for school choice is a fight for equity, a fight for freedom of choice, and a fight to empower students and families with the best tools to be successful as lifelong engaged citizens and learners.

Below, you can read about our fight for school choice in Connecticut, how it benefits students and families, the costs to taxpayers, and some of our legislative…