Karen Reddington-Hughes

Woodbury Receives DEEP Grant

The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection has announced The Town of Woodbury has been awarded a $241,032 Long Island Sound Ecosystem Grant for Green Stormwater Infrastructure and Habitat Restoration. These funds will be used for the engineering design for the replacement Clark Brook Culvert at Minortown Road to provide fish passage. In total, more than $7.8 million has been handed out to eighteen Connecticut municipalities and non-profits focused on improving water quality, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and improving fish passage.

Rep. Reddington-Hughes Votes 'No' on State Budget

While this year’s budget adjustment contains a few positive components, it does not fully consider the state’s broader fiscal reality. It relies heavily on one-time spending that primarily benefits larger municipalities, while locking in ongoing costs that will be difficult to sustain in the years ahead—essentially creating the conditions for a future fiscal shortfall. In addition, it loosens fiscal safeguards to rely on unpredictable one-time revenues, even as a nearly $1 billion deficit is projected in the near future. Residents deserve a more responsible approach—one that focuses on sustainable spending and reduces uncertainty in future budget cycles.

Rep. Reddigton-Hughes Opposes Vaccine Bill

Despite a lack of statistics that would suggest the need to necessitate a vaccine policy shift, Representative Reddington-Hughes' colleagues on the other side of the aisle are still pushing to pass this unnecessary vaccine bill. Its passage would set an extremely dangerous precedent in regard to an individual’s religious rights and freedoms and she can not support it.

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.