Donna Veach

House Republicans Drive Earmark Reform Bill

Connecticut’s taxpayers deserve the utmost transparency when it comes to how government handles their money, and as it currently stands, this process needs some serious overhaul. Yesterday, the House took an important step to address those concerns with the passage of HB-5039. Within this bill there are reforms to address a gap that allows recipients to pass along funds to another organization without approval, transparency, or accountability. Additionally, it requires earmark recipients to also receive prior approval. Any organization who receives passed-along funds would also be subject to the same transparency requirements as the original earmark recipient.

House Republicans Propose Permanent Property Tax Relief

Connecticut is losing roughly $340 million in tax dollars to New York due to a structural problem called the "convenience of employer" rule or convenience tax. As a result, millions in Connecticut-earned income are sent to New York every year. Under this rule which was implemented during COVID-19, Connecticut residents who are employed by a New York company (but work remotely) are paying income taxes to New York rather than Connecticut. Our plan would bring that money back to the taxpayers of Connecticut through sustainable relief. Read the plan here

Southington Rest Area Improvements

CTDOT is announcing improvements at the Southington Rest Area starting April 1, 2026. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is announcing improvements at the Southington Rest Area beginning Wednesday, April 1. Improvements include a repaved and expanded rest area with new drainage, lighting, and rest area fixtures. Three stormwater ponds will also be constructed for better drainage. Work is scheduled for completion on Monday, November 30. While there won't be any highway closures, visitors of the rest area can expect parking lot closure and/or the reduction of parking spaces due to construction.

Rep. Veach Applauds Constituent for Testimony in Opposition to Anti-Legal Gun Owner Legislation

Hartford Democrats are reaching into their biannual playbook to once again target Connecticut's legal gun owners. Yesterday, Josh Serafino, a constituent and Owner and Founder of Lock N' Load Firearms LLC , testified before Judiciary Committee in opposition to HB-5043, - An Act Prohibiting The Manufacture And Sale Of Convertible Pistols. (i.e. Glocks) and HB-5436 – An Act Amending Certain Firearms Definitions And Concerning The Transfer Of Large Capacity Magazines And Assault Weapons. Rather than address gun crimes, punish those illegally possessing firearms, and hold criminals accountable, the Majority Party in Connecticut would rather tighten our already overly restrictive laws that ignore the real issue.

Rep. Veach Helps Promote the Importance of Reading During Annual Event

Today, Representative Donna Veach had the privilege of participating in one of her favorite annual events – Read Across America! "As someone who has a long history with Saint Paul School , this school, its teachers, and administrators hold a special place in my heart," Rep. Veach said. "Whether it was as a substitute teacher, or parent reminiscing back to when my three daughters attended school there, each visit brings back wonderful memories and is extra special." Thank you to the Pre-K3, Pre-K4, kindergarten and first-grade students for being such attentive listeners, and teachers & administrators for all of your hard-work to promote literacy and around the clock efforts to make reading fun and exciting. Over the next few weeks, Representative Veach will be coordinating other reading events in our district so stay tuned!