Rep. Pavalock-D’Amato Introduces Bill to Restore Religious Exemption

Posted on February 7, 2025

In 2021, the legislature passed Public Act 21-6, which removed a parent or guardian’s ability, on the basis of religious grounds, to refuse immunizations for their children. This session, I have submitted HB-5629, with the intention to reverse that decision and reinstitute the religious exemption for school children. Connecticut is only one of only six […]

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Rep. Pavalock-D’Amato Introduces Bill to Assess Items Listed in Public Benefits Charge

Posted on January 28, 2025

A bill I’ve introduced this session would have the legislature weigh in on the items that are included in the Public Benefits Charge portion of your electric bill and determine whether or not these items are viable and worth keeping. Items included within this charge include: assistance programs, energy efficiency programs, renewable energy investment, public […]

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Bristol Resident Scott Rosado Inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame

Posted on January 24, 2025

Last night, I had the privilege or attending the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor 14 inductees, one of which was Bristol resident and United States Navy Veteran Scott Rosado. Like those inducted with him, Scott’s military and public service is exemplary. His civic background includes serving as President of the Bristol […]

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HOUSE REPUBICANS PROPOSE REFORMS TO TRUST ACT

Posted on January 23, 2025

Protecting individuals in our communities from those who would seek to do them harm should not be a partisan issue. A Republican proposal put forth today to reform Connecticut’s Trust Act would make it easier for our law enforcement officers remove these dangerous individuals from our communities. By amending the Trust Act to now include […]

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House and Senate Republicans Offer Ideas to Provide Consumers Relief on Electric Bills

Posted on January 23, 2025

The most common issue I hear most about when talking to Bristol residents continues to be how expensive their electricity bills are and the financial stress it is putting on their budgets. Connecticut residents deserve a legislature that is prioritizing this issue and working hard to find solutions. Today, Republicans in the House and Senate […]

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