Posted on March 21, 2022
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles is now offering 10 new license plate options for veterans that commemorate specific wartime periods, including the Afghanistan War, Grenada, the Iraq War, the Korean War, Lebanon, Operation Ernest Will, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, the Vietnam War, and World War II.
“We owe our freedoms to the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, especially those who have served in war and conflict zones,” Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs…
Posted on March 11, 2022
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
There are two legislative proposals that are having public hearings early next week that are important to Norwalk and Darien as well as communities across the state.
I encourage all interested to submit written testimony and/or give virtual testimony.
One, the rise in crime, especially juvenile crime, across Connecticut is a growing concern in all 169 cities and towns. Vehicles — locked and unlocked — are being ransacked and stolen, and innocent victims have been carjacked…
Posted on March 7, 2022
As part of Read Across America events and to promote literacy and a love of books, State Rep. Terrie Wood read to children from Rachel Scicchitano’s first grade class, and Lisa LaRusso and Jacqui O’Hara’s second grade classes at Rowayton School. Rep. Wood chose to share the book, “Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness” by George Saunders.
Posted on March 1, 2022
The state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is tasked with regulating the rates and services of Connecticut’s energy utility and telecommunication companies. As part of their work, the agency is investigating different systems to help increase efficiency for customers while also reducing costs.
Two years ago, the governor signed PA 20-5 that requires PURA to establish a Performance Based Ratemaking (PBR) framework that “contain standards and metrics to measure how electric distribution…
Posted on February 16, 2022
Today, House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and the House Republican Caucus outlined our full legislative proposals for the 2022 Legislative Session to focus on restoring public safety, establishing good government practices, making Connecticut more affordable, ensuring educational resources are available to all students and addressing the needs of Connecticut’s businesses.
The House Republican Plan focuses on five key initiatives to tackle the most important issues facing Connecticut residents.…
