Posted on July 2, 2019 by admin
As of yesterday, July 1st, a number of new laws have gone into effect. Unfortunately, most of the legislation, including the budget, will add financial pressure on Connecticut residents and businesses.
The new two-year state budget will raise taxes by $1.75 billion and spending by 5.3 percent over the biennium. You will now pay more for prepared meals (restaurants and grocery stores), soda, safety apparel (bike helmets for your kids), ride-sharing services (Uber/Lyft), vehicle trade-ins, alcoholic…
Posted on July 1, 2019 by admin
NAUGATUCK – State Representative Rosa C. Rebimbas (R-70), and State Senators Joan Hartley (D-15) and George Logan (R-17) hosted a Town Hall Meeting at Naugatuck Town Hall on Thursday, June 27th. The members held the event to facilitate discussion among local residents following the end of the 2019 legislative session. This year, major issues included the two-year state budget, minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, criminal justice, transportation (tolls), and the opioid epidemic, to name a…
Posted on June 17, 2019 by admin
I’d like to invite you to my upcoming Town Hall Meeting with State Senators Joan Hartley, George Logan and State Rep. Dave Labriola.
This meeting will focus on the recently adjourned 2019 legislative session. Major topics of discussion will include the budget, a $15/hour minimum wage, a new 0.5 percent payroll tax to fund a state-run paid family and medical leave program, the ongoing tolls debate, the opioid crisis, criminal justice, and more.
This is your opportunity to address any issues of concern…
