Posted on February 17, 2021 by admin
Today at 3:00 PM is the deadline to sign up to testify in Thursday’s Housing Committee Public Hearing on two bills that are related to affordable housing.
One is related to eliminating local control over zoning/oversight and the other is related to providing more opportunity for families to move successfully into affordable home ownership. Please review these bills and consider signing up to give public testimony and/or written testimony for the record.
HB 5683: Allows affordable housing options…
Posted on February 12, 2021 by admin
Where will the intersection of solving our state’s problems and far left policy proposals meet? This appears to be the theme of this year’s legislative session. Hang on to your hats, it is sure to be a fast and interesting ride. All in, around 5,000 concepts will be proposed and by the beginning of June 350 will become law.
This legislative session, I’m focused on a course that takes compassionate care of those in need, creates solid education opportunities for all students in our state, while setting…
Posted on February 12, 2021 by admin
Where will the intersection of solving our state’s problems and far left policy proposals meet? This appears to be the theme of this year’s legislative session. Hang on to your hats, it is sure to be a fast and interesting ride. All in, around 5,000 concepts will be proposed and by the beginning of June and 350 will become law.
This legislative session, I’m focused on a course that takes compassionate care of those in need, creates solid education opportunities for all students in our state, while…
Posted on February 8, 2021 by admin
Governor Lamont has announced that Connecticut residents ages 65 and up may register for the COVID-19 vaccination beginning this Thursday, February 11.
The governor has urged residents to remain patient as the state balances the weekly vaccine supply (approximately 60,000) with demand (approximately 350,000 between the ages of 65-74).
Please note: If you are eligible under Phase 1a (healthcare workers, medical first responders, nursing homes residents and staff), or if you are 75 years of age or…
Posted on February 5, 2021 by admin
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Capitol complex is closed to the public for this legislative session. I encourage everyone who is interested in giving public testimony on any legislation to do so. All public testimony will be given virtually and everyone may participate.
Every voice counts, and yours deserves to be heard as we discuss, debate, and ultimately vote on legislation that may pass into law.
Here are the steps to testify at a public hearing:
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Review the bulletin daily and check to see…
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