Republicans held a news conference yesterday to unveil progress on a petition process to call the legislature into special session. The call to action outlines five proposals that would provide ratepayers with immediate relief. We will look toward the next session to craft a long-term plan that provides stability and clarity for residents and businesses. To date, all Republican members of the General Assembly have submitted their names to the petition.

To view our news conference from yesterday,…

Consumer Alert – Connecticut’s annual Sales Tax Free Week will take place from Sunday, August 18, through Saturday, August 24. This is an excellent time to buy new clothes for back-to-school or to freshen up your wardrobe. Many clothing items that are marked under $100 will be exempt from the state’s sales tax. The exemption applies to retailers that are physically located in Connecticut and to sales that are made from on-line merchants.

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Hartford – The House Clerk’s Office has compiled its 2024 vote tally calculations into a voting record report. This annual report details how many times each representative voted throughout the course of the 2024 regular and special sessions. Rep. John Piscopo (R-76) was notified that he achieved a perfect, 100% voting record this year.

“It is an honor to be entrusted with the voice of our community. Voting is perhaps the most critical part of any legislator’s job, and I take that responsibility…