🧃 Proposed Drink Tax – Make Your Voice Heard
Posted on April 14, 2025
Despite recent pushback against new tariffs, Connecticut Democrats are currently debating a proposed 2-cent-per-ounce tax on beverages containing sugar and artificial sweeteners. If passed, this would increase the cost of sodas, juices, and other sweetened drinks. For example, a 12-ounce soda would see an additional 24-cent tax—on top of the 10-cent bottle redemption fee and […]
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Vail Opposes PURA’s Chair Reappointment
Posted on April 11, 2025
HARTFORD – The House of Representatives convened for session on Wednesday, April 9th, to take action on several items – including the reappointment of Chairman Marissa Gillett of PURA. “I voted against the reappointment of Marissa Paslick Gillett to PURA today. I hear you—rates are too high, and her decisions have directly contributed to those […]
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Woodstock Students Visit State Capitol
Posted on April 3, 2025
HARTFORD, CT – April 3, 2025 – Students from Woodstock Middle School had the unique opportunity to tour the State Capitol Complex on Thursday, April 3rd. During their visit, State Representative Kurt Vail (R-52), whose district includes parts of Woodstock, was on hand to greet the students and offer valuable insights into the workings of […]
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Recap: Legislative Update in Woodstock – A Great Evening of Discussion and Insight
Posted on March 27, 2025
WOODSTOCK – We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Legislative Update event in Woodstock last evening! It was truly a fantastic turnout, and we couldn’t be more grateful for your time, input, and commitment to staying informed about the issues that matter most to our community. During the event, […]
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What’s a “Dummy” Bill?
Posted on March 24, 2025
Connecticut House Republicans questioned various leaders of the majority party during the committee process to identify “dummy bills.” These placeholders are empty pieces of legislation that clear the committee process so that they can be debated in the House and Senate. Language, which is not subjected to the full legislative or public review processes, is […]
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