Chris Stewart

Pitching Real Relief For Connecticut

Connecticut's Education Cost Sharing (ECS) formula is fundamentally broken, burdening property taxpayers in our towns in the Quiet Corner. Our House Republican budget addresses this by providing new state funding outside the formula to all communities, allowing local leaders to offset rising school costs and reduce the tax burden. This dedicated aid would remain in place until the legislature reforms the ECS formula and ensures our towns receive their fair share of state funding. To learn more- click here .

No Tax on Tips Public Hearing on Friday

You’re feeling the squeeze of Connecticut’s high cost of living, and even after new federal tax relief, majority Democrats at the Capitol are still dragging their feet. This Friday, February 27, is your chance to speak up. Lawmakers on the Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee will hold a public hearing at 11 a.m. on our proposal to End Tax on Tips & Overtime (HB 5010). You can testify in person, virtually, or by submitting written comments. The registration deadline is Thursday at 3 p.m. After Congress passed sweeping legislation to exempt tips and overtime from federal income taxes, Connecticut declined to extend the same relief at the state level. House Republicans launched a petition and pushed for this hearing so you could be heard. Make your voice count and testify to End Tax on Tips & Overtime: 📅 Friday, February 27 | 11 a.m. 📍 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford | LOB Room 2E 🏦 Finance, Revenue & Bonding Committee Register to testify in-person or remotely: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yfl4gBLwT3-iubukM2rJ1g#/registration Submit written testimony: https://www.cga.ct.gov/aspx/CGATestimonySub/CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx?comm_code=FIN Have you signed our petition? Visit www.NoTipTaxCT.com

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026- Connecticut's Legislative Session Begins

Today marks the opening of the 2026 legislative session of the Connecticut General Assembly. This year’s “short session,” which is scheduled to adjourn on Wednesday, May 6, is dedicated to making targeted adjustments to the biennial state budget, while also considering legislation from all committees of cognizance. You can review some of the expected major issues here . As this new session begins, I look forward to advancing policies that lower the overall cost of living, address the ongoing energy cost crisis, strengthen accountability and transparency in government, and enhance consumer protections for the people of Connecticut. It is an honor to serve as your State Representative, and I remain committed to bringing the voices of the Quiet Corner to the Capitol. Your perspectives, concerns, and ideas are essential to my work, and I encourage you to reach out to my office at any time during the session. Hearing directly from you helps ensure that the decisions we make reflect the needs and priorities of our district. Session Resources Connecticut Network (C-TN) : CT-N provides live and on-demand coverage of committee meetings, public hearings, and session days. An archive of prior recorded meetings is also available and may be helpful as you follow specific issues. Connecticut General Assembly (CGA) Website : The CGA website is one of the most comprehensive tools for tracking legislative activity. It includes the daily calendar of events at the Capitol, bill information, committee schedules, and additional session-related materials. Facebook: I will continue to post regular updates on Facebook throughout the session. I encourage you to visit often for news from the Capitol and updates on legislation impacting our community.

CTDOT Awards Local Transportation Capital Improvement Funding for Route 44 Sidewalk Reconstruction

<p>The Town of Putnam has been awarded funding from the Connecticut Department of Transportation as part of the Local Transportation Capital Improvement Projects. Specifically, Putnam will receive $2,004,139 for the Route 44 Sidewalk Reconstruction project. There were 16 other projects in Connecticut that also received state funding to support these vital infrastructure initiatives.</p> <p>I would like to express my gratitude to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for their support of this project in our district.</p> <p>For further details, please <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-press-releases/2025/ctdot-awards-lotcip-funding?language=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> to view the full press release from Connecticut Department of Transportation.</p>

Acts Effective July 1 – New Laws in Connecticut

<p>On July 1st, a range of new laws were put into place, focusing on energy prices, supporting first responders, penalizing street takeovers, and curbing election fraud.</p> <p>To learn more about the significant changes that are rolling out, please <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/content/aeauto.asp?fbclid=IwY2xjawLSUBhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPZGNjd0ZYN2l5YU5VQnpzAR6dOKEMYFUirO9M7VfdubRX2O_fFtNw8Px-XhliXATFSq6TQ6rBTbBk8Wf9PQ_aem_xOW8TBF2FQ2INFRcOjLElw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> for the latest.</p>