The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) released its 2024 voter record scores for the Connecticut State House and Senate. Its scores were based on action taken on several priority pieces of legislation that had been flagged by the organization because of their expected impact on Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate.

Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) with a perfect voting record. He has received a 100% score…

The state’s non-partisan Office of Legislative Research (OLR) recently released a series of reports that provide summaries of major pieces of legislation affecting a variety of subject areas.

Here are the links to each report:

2024 Acts Affecting Seniors

2024 Acts Affecting Business and Jobs

2024 Acts Affecting People With Disabilities

2024 Acts Affecting Municipalities

2024 Acts Affecting Housing and Real Estate

“The legislature passed a new law that fully exempts from property tax a primary residence…

Hartford, Conn. – Area lawmakers today applauded the release of state funding to support the delivery of mental health programming for students in Monroe during the summer months over the next two years.

• Monroe School District is receiving $74,771
• Region 9 School District is receiving $85,000.

“I’m glad to see the Monroe and Region 9 School Districts have been awarded funded through this grant program,” said Representative Tony Scott. “The mental health needs of our students doesn’t take a summer…

Hartford, Conn. – State Representative Tony Scott (R-Monroe) was among the panelists during the 21st Annual Training Institute (ATI), a conference hosted by the Connecticut Coalition Against Homelessness on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

Scott, ranking member of the General Assembly’s Housing Committee, was one of four legislators invited to be part of the Shaping the Agenda: Elevating Homelessness as a Legislative Priority panel. Scott and his colleagues spoke with advocates and nonprofit workers about…

The Connecticut General Assembly has adjourned for the 2024 session. I’m pleased to let you know that some bills I championed over the past few months made it through the legislative process and were sent to Governor Lamont for his signature. The House passed a wide range of bills, from education to seniors and telehealth services to improved opioid monitoring. There was also a bill to grant a property tax exemption for veterans who have a service-connected permanent and total disability rating.…

TRUMBULL- With Flag Day a little more than a month away, it is the ideal time to properly retire your worn, faded, and tattered American flags as you prepare to put on fresh new displays of the Stars and Stripes. State Reps. David Rutigliano (R-123), Ben McGorty (R-122) and Tony Scott (R-112), in cooperation with the Trumbull American Legion Post #141, are encouraging Trumbull residents to dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.

Republican House members have made the…

Hartford, Conn. – Rep. Tony Scott (R-112) issued the following statement after a vote on SB 14, an omnibus educational bill titled “An Act Assisting School Districts in Improving Educational Outcomes.”

During debate, House Republicans introduced an amendment addressing “Right to Read” legislation, a costly unfunded mandate requiring school districts to choose from a list of commercial products for their “Science of Reading” program. Districts could apply for waivers, but only 17 of the 85 districts…

Hartford, Conn. – On Monday evening, May 6, 2024, the State House of Representatives passed a bill that would clarify the prohibition on using animals as prizes. Rep. Tony Scott (R-112) co-sponsored the HB 5236 An Act Concerning the Department of Consumer Protection’s Recommendations Regarding Consumer Protection and Professional Licensing, Certification, Permitting and Registration.

“I am pleased the House passed this omnibus bill with overwhelming support. My daughter, Lauren, came to the state…

Monroe— State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) was among the community volunteers at Monroe Elementary School Monday morning, participating as guest speakers and to read to the students. This was part of the school’s Celebration of Reading event.

Scott read ‘Going Places’ by Peter and Paul Reynolds to Ms. Oltneau’s class.

“This was a fitting book for the theme of this year’s celebration. We talked about creativity, collaboration, and thinking outside of the box because the theme of this year’s celebration…