HARTFORD – State Rep. Kurt Vail continued his service on the Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee this session as Ranking Member. The Ranking Member is the highest-serving member to the committee of the legislature’s minority party. The committee worked tirelessly over the course of the last six months to deliver better services for Connecticut’s veteran population.

Veteran Service Officers

Vail has been in constant contact with those who have served our country but are frustrated from obstacles…

House Republicans proposed their two-year state budget plan on Tuesday morning. The balanced budget proposal is comprised of broad-based tax cuts, totaling over $1 billion, and funds core government services.

Click here to review the news conference in its entirety.

Tax Relief Budget…

The document champions historic funding levels for education and nonprofit organizations, strengthening the safety net and ensuring social services are readily accessible to residents who will greatly benefit from…

HARTFORD – The last full week of April is nationally recognized as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). The advocacy week is structured to give a voice to victims and their families, which has far too often been quieted. Rep. Vail (R-52) recently voted against the reappointment of Carleton Giles, the former chair of the state’s Board on Pardons & Parole.

Vail voted against Giles because he was the main orchestrater of a dangerous increase in the amount of state commutations over the last…

Bear sightings are becoming more frequent throughout Connecticut, especially throughout the 52nd District. As the weather continues to warm up, bear encounters will become more likely. I want to share the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) information about how to be bear aware.

>>REPORT SIGHTINGS<<

>> FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS<<

>>LIVING WITH BLACK BEARS<<

Make Your Place a No-Bear-Food-Zone 

According to DEEP, the most important step to bear-proofing your property is to remove…

HARTFORD – Stafford’s John Mordasky, who proudly served the 52^nd District for 22 years and served in the United States Army during World War II, recently passed away on April 1, 2023. During the House Session on Wednesday, Stafford’s current State Representative, Kurt Vail, took a few moments to recognize the contributions of Mordasky.

“John served his state and country proudly, gaining mutual respect from members on both sides of the political aisle. If there were to be a Mount Rushmore of Stafford’s…

Photo: State Rep. Kurt Vail (R-Stafford) is with Diane Nadeau, President & CEO Windham Region Chamber of Commerce, and State Rep. Tim Ackert (R-Coventry).

WILLIMANTIC – National Vietnam War Veterans Day is observed annually on March 29, honoring the men and women who served and sacrificed during the longest conflict in United States history. State Rep. Kurt Vail (R-Stafford) participated in an event at the Eastern Connecticut Veterans Community Center. He joined State Rep. Tim Ackert (R-Coventry)…

SOMERS – State Rep. Kurt Vail (R-Stafford) was at the Hometown Kitchen in Somers on Thursday morning to meet with residents of the 52^nd District and to answer questions about the ongoing legislative session. Vail was joined by several residents of Somers and was able to spend a moment with the Somers Firefighters, notably Somers Career Firefighters IAFF 4284’s President Stovall and Vice President O’Keefe (pictured above).

Vail routinely holds updates for those in his district to attend. He will be…

The Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. in Room 2C of the LOB and via Zoom.  The committee will hear testimony on the following bill:

• H.B. 6887 – AN ACT CONCERNING ADDITIONAL LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The public hearing can be viewed via YouTube Live.  In addition, the public hearing may be recorded and broadcast live on CT-N.com.   Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form.…

HARTFORD – The clocks have sprung forward an hour, marking the first time change of the 2023 calendar year. The clocks will be set back an hour on Sunday, November 5^th, at 2:00 a.m. Recently, WTNH provided coverage of this subject matter and its impact on Connecticut residents.

Vail continues to advocate for a static time zone, as the biannual changing of the time poses various unnecessary health risks. Studies have shown increased motor vehicle accidents, heat attacks, and stress-related incidences…

SOMERS – State Rep. Kurt Vail will be hosting Coffee & Conversation at Hometown Kitchen (48 South Road, Route 83) in Somers. The event will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

“Join me at the Hometown Kitchen to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session and any state issues that matter to you,” said Vail.

For more information, e-mail info@housegop.com.

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