BURLINGTON – State Rep. John Piscopo (R-76) was invited to the Cub Scouts Pack 23 meeting recently to talk to them about their state government. One of the requirements the scouts have is to meet with one of their elected public officials. Piscopo attended the meeting to provide an overview of the General Assembly, explain how bills become laws, and to host a mock debate about the issues impacting the scouts’ community.

“One of the best parts of my job is meeting with students and scouts who are…

HARTFORD – State Representative John Piscopo (R-76) participated in “Agriculture Day” on Wednesday, March 20. Future Farmers of America chapters throughout Connecticut visit the Capitol Complex to meet with lawmakers and to share their Vo-Ag program experiences. As a member of the legislature’s Environment Committee, Piscopo understands the importance of Vo-Ag programs. “It’s critical that Connecticut students are able to explore careers within the state’s growing agriculture industry. Traditional…

HARWINTON – Read Across America took place at Harwinton Consolidated School. State Representative John Piscopo (R-76) visited students and read Deborah Marcero’s ‘Out of a Jar.’ The story does a masterful job of breaking down the importance of sharing emotions and not hiding your feelings from family and friends. “I had an enriching experience reading this story to the students in Harwinton. They were engaged and asked me great questions after we finished the book. I look forward to visiting them…

Hartford – State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) testified before the Judiciary Committee on Monday afternoon in support of legislation speaking to the operations of private campgrounds. The legislation seeks to provide a clear understanding to those utilizing private campgrounds of the inherent risks involved with recreating in an outdoor environment.

“We really just want to clarify the responsibility of certain parties in the event someone gets hurt on a private campground,” said Piscopo. “We want…

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GOSHEN – State lawmakers, including State Rep. John Piscopo (R-76), took the opportunity on Saturday morning to meet with members of the public and engage in a policy discussion at Camp Cochipianee. The event was hosted and facilitated by the League of Women Voters of Litchfield.

“I appreciated the discussion between my fellow participants of the panel, which included lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, and those who were able to attend the breakfast. We covered an…

Hartford – Republicans unveiled several ways in which the state can begin to address the rate hike adjustment proposals that have recently been requested by Connecticut’s energy utilities. These rate hikes come at time when residents and businesses are facing record-setting levels of inflation.

You can watch the news conference by clicking here.

The proposals aim to:

• limit all future Power Purchase Agreements so that no contract can be for more than 100% over the wholesale electric market price

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Litchfield – State Rep. John Piscopo joined his colleague, State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes, in participating in the Northfield Fire House pancake breakfast on Sunday, February 17, in support of Patti Kelley. The state lawmakers were also joined by Litchfield Selectman John Bongiorno. “As always, Litchfield came out to support a great cause. We had a great breakfast and it’s always appreciated what our volunteers do at the fire house. Their service to our community goes above and beyond what is…

Before we start our legislative business for the year, I’d like to hear from you. Understanding your opinion on many of the main subjects that will likely come up for consideration is critical to representing you in Hartford.

When you have a few minutes, please answer the survey below. Your individual answers will be confidential, but I will provide some aggregated data after our survey is complete. I have also provided a comment section if you’d like to add any detail to your responses.…

As we welcome the New Year, many new state laws will become effective on Monday, January 1^st. These include tax cuts, which were approved in the 2023 budget agreement, (1) to adjust the tax schedule impacting retirees living on fixed incomes, (2) create eligibility for an Earned Income Tax Credit, and (3) decrease certain income tax rates.

The changes enacted for 2024 will decrease the two lowest income tax rates:

• The 3% rate on the first $10,000 earned by single filers and the first $20,000 by…
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