This November 30th is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and their contributions to our community. Shopping local not only supports our neighbors and their families, it also helps to reinvest into our local economy.

Thanks to organizations like Neighborhood Housing Greater New Britain and their partnerships with organizations like Greater Bristol Homes, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA), and CT Department of Housing, affordable housing for first-time low-income homebuyers is possible.

This morning, I joined representatives from these organizations, local and state leaders, and others directly involved to see the impact those partnerships are having in our…

We honor and remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives 23 years ago today. May we never forget the tragedies that occurred on September 11th, but also the people and country we were on September 12th.
#neverforget

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take a large portion of the pet blankets and towels that were collected during our month-long drive and hand them over to Jamie Maslar, on behalf of the Brass City Rescue Alliance in Waterbury.

I’d like to thank Jamie for helping us coordinate this drop off along with everyone else who made a donation toward our collection, it wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without all of your generosity.

The remaining portion of the collection will be donated locally…

It was announced today that PURA has approved an $80 million electric rate adjustment for both Eversource and United Illuminating customers to enhance the EV charging grid.

This is outrageous…. This adjustment comes on the back of a recent electricity rate increase tacked onto your bills to help recover the costs of shut off moratorium that lasted four years.
There should be an assessment of those individuals who want to utilize this benefit. Everyone should not be responsible for paying for the…

This one-week event eliminates Connecticut’s 6.35% sales tax on in-person and online purchases of clothing and footwear costing less than $100 per item.

Items designed for athletic activity and certain accessories (jewelry, watches, handbags, etc.) are not included.

FAQ’s about Tax Free Week can be found here.

For a full list of exempted items click here.

Representative Makes Every Vote of the 2024 Regular Session

“It is an honor to represent the 77th District in the General Assembly and serve as your voice at our State Capitol,” Rep. Pavalock said.

Each legislative session, the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) selects various pieces of legislation based on its potential impact (both positive and negative) on job growth and the state’s economic outlook. Lawmakers are then graded based on votes taken in support of the business community and negative scores on votes in opposition to them.

I’m proud to report that I have once again received a 100% score for my support of our business community.

This drive wouldn’t have been so successful without the help from so many people, so I’d like to give my most sincere thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Supranovich and her son Neal, Ms. Tammy Konopaske-Iavenski, Jim and Diane Eitvydas, Crowley Kia & Katie Crowley, Post 2, The Doggie Wish organization and although there are way too many to name, I’d also like to thank anyone and everyone who made a contribution.

These blankets and towels will go a long way in assisting the shelters that take such good…