House Republican Budget Adjustments, Promises Kept!

Posted on April 25, 2024

I joined my colleagues to present our 2024 budget adjustments at the State Capitol during a news conference on Thursday morning. This budget prioritizes spending, creates structural reforms, and comes in $43.5 million under the established spending cap.

To view the news conference, click the image below.

Promises Kept…

In addition to maintaining spending and borrowing caps that have kept our state solvent, the budget plan focuses on supporting children at the beginning of their educational journey.

Statement from Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes on the Passage of a new Small Business Mandate

Posted on April 24, 2024

“During today’s session, we held lengthy debate on an act expanding sick days (H.B. 5005). This legislation, while well-intentioned, will prove to be detrimental to small businesses across our state. At a time when our small businesses are struggling, saddling them with more mandates is not the route to go. Even if an employer has only one part-time employee, business owners must offer up to 40 hours of accrued paid leave to part-time workers regardless of how many hours such part-time employee works.

4-H Students, Firefighters Visit Capitol for Session Days

Posted on April 19, 2024

HARTFORD – The House was in session on Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. To review all the legislation that was considered please click on the corresponding date and you will be provided with the House Journal.

On Wednesday, Rep. Reddington-Hughes had the opportunity to welcome UConn 4-H students to the State Capitol. Enrollees of the program were able to meet with lawmakers and discuss the importance of their program, which gives students an opportunity to learn skills that will set them

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