Posted on June 7, 2017
HARTFORD – State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) commented today after the House of Representatives tabled a proposal to study the implementation of electronic tolls – effectively killing the proposal.
The proposal, offered as a strike-all amendment by the legislature’s Transportation Committee, would have requested the Commissioner of Transportation to prepare a state-wide plan to implement electronic tolling systems on the highways of this state.
“It’s not just border tolls, which are not allowed under federal law,” said Rep. Zawistowski. “A recent document distributed by the Department of Transportation depicted the implementation of electronic tolls on all interstates and major state routes 2, 8, 9 and 11 – and possibly even route 20. This is not something that will only affect out-of-state drivers. Connecticut residents make up approximately 70% of those on the road and, as a result, the burden of paying the tolls will be forced upon them. We are losing population every day due to our poor fiscal status and policies, and this is just another reason for residents and businesses to flee to greener pastures.”
Posted on June 5, 2017
The public is invited to a Town Hall Meeting with State Representatives Scott Storms (R-60) and Tami Zawistowski (R-61), on Saturday, June 17th at Get Baked (25 Central Street, Windsor). The office hours will run from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 17th
9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Get Baked
25 Central Street, Windsor
Residents will have the opportunity to meet their legislators and discuss the issues that shaped the 2017 legislative session. Residents are also encouraged to discuss any state or…
Posted on June 2, 2017
HARTFORD – State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) welcomes the House passage of legislation that increases access to federal financial aid for students at the state’s aviation maintenance schools.
The bill, HB 7202, An Act Establishing A Division Of Postsecondary Education Programs Within The Technical High School System, reclassifies aviation maintenance programs as postsecondary education programs for purposes of maintaining students’ eligibility for federal Pell grants.
“I commend my colleagues…
