Posted on August 12, 2024

Dear friends and neighbors,

It feels like prices keep rising and we are paying more for everything we purchase, including food, clothing, and fuel.

Saving money is more important than ever, and with school only a few weeks away for some students, I want to remind you to take advantage of the upcoming “Tax Free Week,” which runs from Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24.

Now is a great time to save on all of your kids’ back-to-school wear, both in stores and online.

This one-week event eliminates…

Posted on August 9, 2024

In response to the recent, substantial rate hikes on energy bills statewide, I joined my Republican colleagues for a news conference yesterday to call for a special legislative session to tackle not only the sudden significant increase in electricity bills but also the perpetually high electric rates in Connecticut.

In February, Republican legislators warned of the impending increase, due in part from a nearly 4-year shutoff moratorium, and called on Governor Lamont to take a more aggressive role…

Posted on August 6, 2024

One of my priorities in Hartford is to make our state more affordable, especially by addressing utility rates. These high rates are caused by factors like our location and lack of natural resources, infrastructure upgrades, Connecticut’s high business costs, legislative policies, and decisions by state utility regulators.

In recent years, the state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and utility companies seem to be in open conflict over rates, programs, infrastructure, and policy proposals.…