February 15, 2024

Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Committee Vote Certifying Ronnell Higgins as CT DESPP Commissioner

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HARTFORD – On Thursday February 16, 2024, State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) led the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee in a public hearing to further the nomination of Ronnell Higgins as Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP).

“I believe that Governor Lamont made a tremendous choice to nominate Ronnell Higgins as Commissioner of DESPP. His education, experience, and empathy uniquely qualify him to take on the challenges of an agency tasked with leading the charge on public safety in Connecticut,” Rep. Yaccarino said. “North Haven is extremely proud that one of our own is at the helm at a time when our communities are starving for a strong advocate for law enforcement to get our state back on the right track.”

Ronnell Higgins’ appointment as Commissioner of DESPP was approved by the Executive & Legislative Nominations Committee, on which Rep. Yaccarino serves as Ranking Member. His appointment moves forward to face a vote by the full General Assembly before he is confirmed.

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Statement from State Rep. Dave Yaccarino on PURA Chair Reappointment

“Governor Lamont’s reappointment of Marissa Gillett as PURA Chair is a mistake. Connecticut families are struggling with high electric costs, and they deserve leadership that delivers results and tells the truth. During her reconfirmation hearing, I asked Chair Gillett directly about the deleted text messages tied to an ongoing legal matter. I didn’t get a […]

July 1, 2025

Representative Dave Yaccarino Helps Pass New Law to Support Families of Fallen First Responders

HARTFORD – State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) is proud to announce the passage of a new bipartisan law that provides critical support to the families of Connecticut’s first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty. Representative Yaccarino co-sponsored Senate Bill 1239, which renames the Fallen Officer Fund to the Fallen Officer and […]

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