Karen Reddington-Hughes

House Republicans Unveil Pathway to Affordability Budget

Yesterday, House Republicans unveiled our “Pathway to Affordability” plan – a step toward real relief for Connecticut families. With over $400 million in tax cuts, our plan is not only about balancing our budget, but lowering everyday costs, and investing where it matters most – from mental health response and domestic violence support to child development services and relief for our volunteer first responders. Key points: ⬇️More than $167 million below the spending cap 📈Sustainable: Doesn’t rely on volatile, one-time revenues 💰Provides more than $400 million in tax relief 🫱🏼‍🫲🏻Reclaims CT revenue from New York 💲Spends less than budgets from the Governor and the majority party Find out more here .

Rep. Reddington-Hughes and House Republicans Drive Earmark Reform Bill

Recent scrutiny into how legislative earmarks were handed out shockingly revealed there was very little oversight into the process. This combined with a federal probe prompted House Republicans to push for reforms. Born from those efforts was HB-5039, which will help close some legislative loopholes, require additional approvals, and mandate quarterly reports to name a few.

Rep. Reddington-Hughes Joins Host Committee for WBDC's Women Owned Business Day

As business owner, it is important to have opportunities where your voice can be heard. As a lawmaker, I have the ability to not only help provide those opportunities, but take those conversations and use them to shape legislation that helps to improve their growth and overall development. Today, as a member of the WBDC's host committee, I had an opportunity meet and talk with Ali Kirchberger, Owner of Kindergarten & Beyond Learning Center and Ashley Nelson, Owner of Sweet Nelsons , two local business owners during Women's Business Development Council (WBDC) Women-Owned Business Day.

House Republicans Propose Permanent Property Tax Relief

Connecticut is losing roughly $340 million in tax dollars to New York due to a structural problem called the "convenience of employer" rule or convenience tax. As a result, millions in Connecticut-earned income are sent to New York every year. Under this rule which was implemented during COVID-19, Connecticut residents who are employed by a New York company (but work remotely) are paying income taxes to New York rather than Connecticut. Our plan would bring that money back to the taxpayers of Connecticut through sustainable relief. Click here to read more.

Bethlehem Elementary School students visit State Capitol

I had a chance to meet and talk with some of my younger constituents today who were visiting as part of a school tour. We spoke about how laws start off as a simple idea, what happens as that idea moves along in the legislative process, and what may prevent it from being voted on in the House or Senate. One student even proposed increasing the smoking age to 25. As you can imagine, attending school all year wasn't widely supported. I explained the importance of thoroughly analyzing a bill in order to account for any possible unintentional impact it may have on other individuals, and that bills should be helpful and not harmful. It is always a pleasure to meet with our bright and engaged young minds who take an interest in the better understanding their state government.