Posted on November 4, 2019 by admin
On Monday, November 11, we will observe Veterans Day and pay tribute to the unbroken line of brave citizen soldiers going back to the Revolutionary War who stepped forward and served our great nation in times of peace and armed conflict. We honor the brave men and women who fought to preserve freedom for each successive generation.
This year marks the 101st anniversary of the signing of the armistice to end the First World War – the war to end all wars. Armistice Day – Veterans Day in the U.S. –…
Posted on October 29, 2019 by admin
Below is a link to the 2019 Public Act Summary Book.
This publication is compiled by non-partisan staff in the Office of Legislative Research.
It contains concise summaries of all public acts passed during the Connecticut General Assembly’s 2019 Regular Session, and one public act passed in the July Special Session.
While I supported many of these public acts, I did not support all of them.
I hope you find this summary interesting and informative.
Please share it with others!
Posted on October 28, 2019 by admin
I’d like to make you aware of an upcoming opportunity to join State Sen. Len Fasano and me for coffee and conversation.
Where: McDonald’s (129 Washington Ave., North Haven)
When: Friday, November 1st, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
I encourage residents to come and discuss any state or legislative issues, including bill proposals or concepts, or local concerns.
The event is free and open to residents.
Friday, Nov. 1
Sincerely,
State Representative Dave Yaccarino
87th General Assembly District
As…
Posted on October 21, 2019 by admin
State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) announced today that he is sponsoring a Clothing and Coat Drive to benefit veterans and individuals in need this upcoming winter season. With colder temperatures on the way, Rep. Yaccarino, with assistance from various local businesses and organizations, is asking local families to look in their bureaus and closets for donations of clean, new or gently used, coats and new hats, gloves, socks, thermal underwear, shirts and pants.
The event begins November…
Posted on October 17, 2019 by admin
Connecticut users of the streaming music service Spotify received emails recently that the state sales taxes would increase in October.
As of October 1, 2019, sales of “digital goods,” which includes audio works, visual works, audio-visual works, reading materials or ring tones, which are electronically accessed or transferred, are subject to sales and use taxes at the standard 6.35% rate. Previously the tax was 1% on digital goods.
I opposed these tax increases, which are part of the nearly $1.7…
