Hartford, Conn.—State Representative Tony Scott (R-112), Ranking Member of the legislature’s Housing Committee, serves on the Housing Advisory Panel. The group recently recommended to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) a list of nonprofit organizations to receive funding from the Interest on Real Estate Brokers Trust Account (IOREBTA) Program. Scott advocated for The Center for Family Justice and Off The Streets Bridgeport to receive $20,000 and $15,000 in funding respectively.

“I was…

Bridgeport, Conn.—State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) and other Greater Bridgeport Area lawmakers attended a legislative update at the Center For Family Justice in Bridgeport on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The Center for Family Justice provides services in a six-town region, including Monroe, Easton, and Trumbull.

“Many of the staff members involved with this incredible nonprofit are Monroe residents and I appreciated hearing more about the crucial work that they do to help survivors of domestic…

Easton – For many Connecticut families, the conclusion of Thanksgiving signifies the start of Christmas Tree shopping season. State Rep. Tony Scott (R-112) visited Maple Row Farm and toured the grounds with General Manager, Scott Edwards, ahead of the expected holiday rush.

“I want to thank Scott for taking the time to meet with me and explain more about the tree business here in Easton. It’s a classic New England tradition to take a hayride and cut down the tree you’ve picked out with your entire…

Hartford, Conn.— State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) welcomed 8th grade students from Jockey Hollow Middle School to Hartford this month. He met with the teens at the Connecticut Supreme Court building across from the State Capitol Building, which houses the Museum of CT History.

“The students were curious about how the legislature works and asked great questions. I told them that even though they’re not 18, they have a voice,” said Scott. “I shared a story of a Masuk teen who couldn’t take…

Connecticut’s largest business organization recognized State Representative Tony Scott with a perfect voting score on key bills impacting Connecticut’s economic growth and business climate during the 2023 legislative session.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) ranked all state lawmakers based on their support for the business community’s positions on 10 important policies. The bills all affect job creation, small business growth and economic stability in Connecticut.

The scorecard…

Easton, Conn.—State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) was among the panelists at a conversation held Thursday morning at Easton Library by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters. Other panelists included Rep. Anne Hughes (D-135) and Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28). The three legislators discussed measures passed during the 2023 General Assembly session and took questions from the audience.

“It was great to talk with community members about the issues important to them. We have great pollinator pathways,…

$24.5 MILLION IN STATE GRANTS TO 60 SMALL TOWNS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

State Representative Tony Scott (R-Monroe) announced that the State has awarded two Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grants to the 112^th district town Monroe.

Monroe is slated to receive $500,000 in state funding for the upgrades and expansion of the animal control facility. This will be matched by $384,083 in town funds.

“This grant will greatly benefit our community through this planned expansion and renovation,”…

HARTFORD – State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) joined fellow state lawmakers, nonprofit providers, and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) at St. Elizabeth’s House on Friday morning to speak about the issues that have led to increased homelessness and how the state plans to address them. Scott advocated for greater resources to be allocated from the state surplus to help decrease the number of people experiencing homelessness.

“We had a unanimous vote in the Housing Committee to approved…

Beginning on December 1, 2023, a new electric bill discount will be available to you if you have a financial hardship status on your electric account. Based on your household income or receipt of a public assistance benefit, you may be eligible for a 10% or 50% discount on your electric bill per month. For example, if you have a $100 monthly bill, it would be $10 less if you receive a 10% discount or $50 less if you receive the 50% discount.

Your discount will depend on your annual household income…

All Connecticut Residents Can Sign Up for the Free Discount Card To Receive Savings on Medication

State Officials have announced prescription drug discount card program will launch in Connecticut on October 2, 2023, enabling all residents of the state to receive savings on certain prescription drugs.

The program was established by a new law I supported (Public Act 23-171), which is to be administered by the Office of the State Comptroller.

To launch the program, the Comptroller has entered Connecticut…