Posted on March 25, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
NEWTOWN – State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky, J.P. Sredzinski and Raghib Allie-Brennan, and State Senator Tony Hwang issued the following statement on Monday regarding the unexpected passing of Sandy Hook resident, Jeremy Richman.
“We are shocked and saddened, as is the whole community, by this tragic news. After losing their daughter on December 14, 2012, Mr. Richman and his wife, Jennifer Hensel, dedicated their lives to the Avielle Foundation, becoming a force in the support of brain-health,…
Posted on March 21, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
Monroe Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary and Monroe Board of Education member Jerry Stevens met with State Representative J.P. Sredzinski at the Legislative Office Building on Wednesday, March 20th as part of “CABE Day on the Hill”. Dr. Zamary and Mr. Stevens spoke with Rep. Sredzinski on many issues of concern for the Monroe Public Schools including Education Cost Sharing, unfunded mandates, school curriculum and school safety legislation.
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Posted on March 14, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
HARTFORD – The Bridgeport Regional Business Council (BRBC) visited the Capitol on Thursday, March 14, to learn more about how the legislative process works and the best way to speak with legislators about business-related issues that could potentially be solved through legislation. Rep. Sredzinski joined one of his Democratic Colleagues, Rep. Steve Stafstrom, who represents Bridgeport’s Black Rock section.
“The Bridgeport Regional Business Council plays a critical function of connecting businesses…
Posted on March 12, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
Hartford – State Representative J.P. Sredzinski (R-Monroe) took the opportunity to question a representative of the State’s Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) regarding legislation aimed at strengthening school security protocol and action during the Public Safety Committee’s Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 12.
“The School Security Working Group has met with key stakeholders: school administrators, first responders and parents in order to determine actionable recommendations for the legislature to act upon during the current legislative session. Today I was able to drill down on some of those proposals in order to get an idea of what we can do to support DESPP and local school districts in their duty of keeping our school children safe when they are trying to learn,” stated Rep. Sredzinski.
The specific piece of legislation discussed between Rep. Sredzinski and DESPP was House Bill 7291: An Act Concerning School Security.
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Posted on March 6, 2019 by Greg MacKinnon
HARTFORD –State Representative J.P. Sredzinski (R-Monroe) submitted testimony to the legislature’s Transportation Committee in opposition to the implementation of a state-wide tolling system.
“One of my top priorities as a State Representative is to make Connecticut a more affordable place to live, work and raise a family,” explained Rep. Sredzinski. “This tolling proposal goes against that priority, levying a new tax on anyone who drives to work, drives to see family, or uses our roads for any other reason.”
Rep. Sredzinski, referring to House Bill 7280, explained that the Commissioner of Transportation, through a Transportation Authority, can dictate the rates at which motorists are tolled. This would circumvent any input from the state’s legislature, thereby silencing any voice in opposition to rate increases, which are inevitable.
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