This Week In Hartford

I wanted to take this time to give you an update regarding all that is happening at the Capitol.  This week, we are tackling everything from helping small businesses, to tolls in our state, to promoting more transparent state government. To read the full legislative bulletin of public hearings, committee meetings and events, click here or to search for specific legislation please follow this link.

–          As a member of the General Law Committee, yesterday I heard public testimony from many legislators and small business owners regarding HB 6361 – a bill that attempts to keep fair alcohol pricing in place. Small businesses owners from across the state came to the hearing to express their concerns and to tell their stories. The common theme was the fear that government is unnecessary interfering with their ability to remain profitable.

–          Yesterday, the legislature held a public hearing regarding legislation that proposes the return of tolls to the roads in our state. I strongly reject the proposal and believe it not only unfairly taxes us here in Fairfield County, but it will add cost to all goods and consumables shipped into our state further adding to our high cost of living. For more information on the hearing and to read testimony from the day please click here.

–          I also want to encourage you to please visit www.osc.ct.gov/openct — a brand new website that promotes transparent government in Connecticut by allowing you to see exactly how the state spends your hard earned tax dollars.

For the full legislative schedule for the week ahead or for more information on all that is taking place at the Capitol please visit —http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, or if you would like to testify on any specific piece of legislation at dave.rutigliano@cthousegop.ct.gov.

I look forward to providing future updates.

Dave R