Posted on October 27, 2023
SUFFIELD – State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-61) announced a “Stuff a Cruiser” food drive to be held on Saturday, November 4th. In conjunction with the Suffield Police Department, all proceeds from the food drive will benefit Suffield Community Aid.
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Suffield Village Market
Address: 68 Bridge St, Suffield
Below you will find a list of desired donations to be considered.
Posted on October 10, 2023
HARTFORD – State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) on Tuesday highlighted a new, lesser-known provision in the two-year state budget that provides more financial support for the families of law enforcement officers who are killed in the line of duty.
The biennium budget signed by Gov. Lamont in June allocated $500,000 in each of fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to create the Fallen Officer Fund, an initiative proposed by House Republicans in the 2023 legislative session. The bill became an element of budget…
Posted on October 2, 2023
$24.5 million in grants to 60 small towns for infrastructure improvements
HARTFORD – State Representative Tami Zawistowski (R-69) and State Senator John Kissel (R-7) today announced that the State has awarded a Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant to the town of East Granby for the recreational facility upgrades at East Granby Farms.
East Granby is slated to receive $500,000 in state funding to help upgrade the recreation area to guests and visitors of East Granby Farm. Additionally,…
Posted on September 26, 2023
Two-phase development will build upon $82 million state and federal investment in the new Windsor Locks train station
(WINDSOR LOCKS) – The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) announced yesterday that the Town of Windsor Locks has been awarded $4.8 million of Community Investment Funds (CIF) in the program’s third funding round for a transit-oriented development (TOD) project next to the new Windsor Locks train station. Combining important upgrades to the historic…
Posted on July 14, 2023
EAST GRANBY – On July 13th, State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) celebrated that the National Parks Service (NPS) announced $10 million in grants from funding through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The grant program was created by Congress in 2020 and is funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF).
East Granby will receive $750,000 from NPS to support the rehabilitation of Viets’ Tavern across from Old Newgate Prison…
Posted on July 12, 2023
The following was published in the North Central News.
EAST GRANBY – Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine celebrated the completion of its renovation on June 18.
The renovation project included the restoration of the museum entryway, the construction of a new picnic area, and installation of new exhibits.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the completion of this important renovation project,” Museum Curator Morgan Bengel said. “Old New Gate Prison and Copper Mine is a valuable part of Connecticut’s history…
Posted on June 6, 2023
HARTFORD – On Tuesday, State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) 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 also features more than $150 million for local education, establishes a phase-out of pension and annuity taxes, provides funding to reduce and eventually eliminate wait lists for autism waivers and supports other important programs for those with…
Posted on May 12, 2023
HARTFORD – On Wednesday, May 10th, State Rep. Tami Zawistowski (R-61) welcomed Team 176: Aces High to the State Capitol in Hartford for Manufacturing Connection Day. Aces High has won the New England FIRST Robotics Competition two years in a row and was a division finalist at the Worlds competition in Houston.
“It was a pleasure to welcome these bright students to the Capitol to recognize their accomplishments as a team and positive representation of and contributions to our community as scholars…
Posted on May 2, 2023
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.
“While Connecticut residents have growing concerns of affordability, House Republicans…