TRUMBULL- State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123) received a firsthand look at United Illuminating’s (UI) Avangrid Training Center in Trumbull.

The UI’s internship program trains the next generation of transmission and distribution line repair workers. UI’s Trade Internship Program, hires rising seniors from local technical high schools to be interns with their UI line workers for 10 weeks before considering them for full-time jobs following their graduation and 18th birthday.

“It’s great to…

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A summary of some new laws include:

AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION MANDATE RELIEF, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND DISCONNECTED YOUTH

An Education Mandate Review Advisory Council will be created to advise and report to the General Assembly about the cost and implementation of existing education mandates on local and regional boards of education, as well as the impact…

HARTFORD- A project and state grant, State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123) has been pitching on behalf of Trumbull Little League will receive the approval by the State Bond Commission for improvements to Unity Park, the home of Trumbull Little league, which will include installation a turf field, upgrades to softball fields and addressing some drainage issues.

Rutigliano made the announcement to the Trumbull Little League officials and young little leaguers Saturday morning. The State Bond…

The nonpartisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has published its 2024 “Major Public Acts” report. This report gives a categorical breakdown of the major topics that the General Assembly addressed in the 2024 session. OLR produces this report in consultation with the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis (OFA). The legislation included in the report has been broken out into 20 different categories including energy, environment, taxes, and transportation.

To review the report in its entirety,…

HARTFORD – State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123) co-sponsored and supported House passage of a most-needed bill aimed at curbing the sale of unregulated THC drinks while granting municipalities enhanced authority to enforce drug laws. These drinks have been found readily available in convenience stores, grocery stores, vape shops, and gas stations without any age verification requirement, posing a risk particularly to young children.

“Unchecked sales of high-THC drinks in retail stores has…

Trumbull State Officials, House Republicans Offer Plan to Balance State Budget
Contains structural spending reforms, invests in local education, under the spending cap

HARTFORD—Today at the State Capitol, State Reps. David Rutigliano (R-123), Ben McGorty (R-122), Tony Scott (R-112) and their House Republican colleagues released a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, keeping a promise to Connecticut residents by honoring the fiscal guardrails, focusing on affordability, pursuing structural…

TRUMBULL– State Representatives David Rutigliano (R-123), Ben McGorty (R-122) and Tony Scott (R-112) hosted their annual House of Representatives Women’s History Month Essay Contest at Fairchild Nichols Memorial Library on Saturday March 30^th.

Earlier this year, the legislators contacted interested schools so that students could write essays during March, which is designated as Women’s History Month, with the sixth grade students from Trumbull schools submitting essays on the topic: “Important Women…

State Rep. David Rutigliano joined Attorney General William Tong today announcing that Connecticut has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and 15 other attorneys general filing a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple for monopolization or attempted monopolization of smartphone markets in violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act.

The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleges that Apple illegally maintains a monopoly over smartphones by selectively…

HARTFORD- State Reps. Holly Cheeseman (R-East Lyme) & David Rutigliano (R-Trumbull) testified in the Public Safety and Security Committee last week on a proposal which would push for greater protections against predatory promotions for online gambling.

The legislation, House Bill: 5284 An Act Revising Various Gaming Statutes would include provisions to strengthen consumer protections and update provisions regarding the regulation of online gaming and sports wagering.

Both lawmakers acknowledged during…

TRUMBULL – On Friday, students and teachers from across the state celebrated Dr. Seuss’ birthday which lovingly coincides with Read Across America Day, complete with special activities – including a special guest reading by a local state legislator! State Representative David Rutigliano (R-123) was honored to participate with reading the pledge to all the students gathered for an assembly at Tashua Elementary School and reading ‘Kindness is a Kite String’ by Michelle Schaub.  

“I want to thank Tashua…