Governor Lamont approves STEAP funding to benefit North Haven Fire Department

NORTH HAVEN – North Haven lawmakers State Sen. Paul Cicarella and State Rep. David Yaccarino today led applause with local leaders for Governor Lamont’s approval of state grant funding through the Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) for towns across Connecticut, including $427,512 to the Town of North Haven. The town will utilize the funds for a new fire department apparatus garage and will match the grant with…

Majority party Democrats reject Republican amendments

HARTFORD—House Republicans on Tuesday introduced several reforms aimed at bolstering security in Connecticut’s absentee ballot voting system including eliminating the use of ballot drop boxes, which were at the heart of recent fraud allegations in Democrat mayoral primary in Bridgeport.

State lawmakers were in Hartford for a special legislative session, set in motion prior to the Bridgeport controversy, that focused largely on technical changes…

HARTFORD — State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) announced that he received a perfect 100% voting record for the 2023 legislative session.

“It is a great honor and responsibility to represent the people of North Haven. It is one I take seriously and never for granted,” Rep. Yaccarino said. “In my 13 years serving North Haven in the House, I have recorded 100% voting attendance each year. This is a testament to the commitment that I have to putting our community first and being North Haven’s…

HARTFORD – On Tuesday, State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) voted to adopt the FY 2024-2025 Connecticut state budget, headlined by a historic cut to the state income tax for middle- and low-income earners and families.

The fully balanced bipartisan budget features more than $150 million for local education, investments in public safety, strict adherence to fiscal guardrails established in the 2017 budget agreement, and establishes a phase-out on pension and annuity taxes. Each of these key initiatives…

HARTFORD – On Wednesday, State Representative Dave Yaccarino and State Senator Paul Cicarella welcomed the 2022-23 State Champion football and hockey teams from North Haven High School to the State Capitol. The North Haven lawmakers hosted over 100 distinguished scholar-athletes alongside dedicated coaches, staff, school faculty, and superintendents. Both teams were introduced on the floor of the Connecticut Senate and House of Representatives to thunderous applause from legislators, staff, and guests…

HARTFORD – On Wednesday, State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) spoke in strong support of Ann F. Lawlor, of North Haven, upon her nomination by Governor Lamont to the Connecticut Superior Court. Attorney Lawlor was nominated in March, citing her extensive experience in numerous roles including as an Assistant State’s Attorney and Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney in Connecticut.

“Ann Lawlor is an exemplary North Haven resident and servant to her community, evident in her decades of work…

2024-2025 plan provides more tax relief than Governor and Democrats, invests in key areas including education and nonprofit social safety net providers

HARTFORD—House Republicans on Tuesday released a balanced budget proposal that provides more than $1 billion in broad-based tax relief to Connecticut residents while also making historic investments in education and providing more funding for nonprofit providers.

“Today, House Republicans showed Connecticut residents looking for financial relief that…

 NORTH HAVEN – On Tuesday, North Haven’s Vietnam era veterans were rightfully honored for their sacrifice and service by state and local leaders in a ceremony at North Haven High School. State Representative Dave Yaccarino joined Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda who each remarked about the impactful sacrifices and service of the veterans of Vietnam era conflicts.

To mark 50 years since the last troops returning home from the war in Vietnam, North Haven…

HARTFORD— State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) joined his House Republican colleagues to unveil a set of legislative proposals aimed at addressing growing concerns for public safety in Connecticut’s cities and towns. In a press conference, state Republicans outlined the comprehensive approach to making Connecticut safer which features four main pillars of public safety.

“Residents and business owners are increasingly concerned with public safety being eroded in their neighborhoods and where they serve…

Will Save Families Over $210 Per Year Immediately, More Over the Long Term

HARTFORD – On Tuesday, Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) joined Senate and House Republican Leaders to detail a comprehensive package of policy proposals to reduce the cost of electric bills and make energy more affordable over the long term.

The policies will reduce energy costs for CT families by over $362 million per year, saving the average household over $210 next year.  In the long run, the plan will drive down costs by even…