PROSPECT – State Representative Lezlye Zupkus (R-89th), and State Sen. Rob Sampson (R-16th) will hold a Town Hall Meeting in Prospect on Monday, July 30 which is open to all residents to discuss legislation that stemmed from the 2024 legislative session.

The legislators look forward to talking with residents and hearing any concerns, as well as sharing information about bills that passed and other legislation that arose during the recently concluded session.

The event is scheduled for Tuesday, July…

(HARTFORD) — The state’s leading business advocacy group, Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA), has officially released its data illustrating how members of the CT State House of Representatives voted in 2024.

According to the association, Representative Lezlye Zupkus (R-89) earned a 100% score based on her votes in connection to several key bills that arose during the legislative session. Each year the CBIA rates Connecticut lawmakers’ voting records in committee or on the House floor…

CHESHIRE – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-89th, and Sen. Rob Sampson are inviting residents to join them in Cheshire on July 11 for a Town Hall Meeting that will be open to all.

With the 2024 legislative session wrapped up, they would like to hear from residents about their top concerns about laws that were passed, changes they’d like to see or issues the state should address.

The meeting will be on Thursday, July 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cheshire Town Hall at 84 South Main Street.

WATERBURY – As part of the observance of Memorial Day, Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, provided remarks during a ceremony at Kaynor Technical High School that honored the country’s military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation.

The students and staff organized a touching tribute that honored the country’s veterans and recognized the current students from Kaynor Technical High School who have enlisted.

The names and pictures of military members from Kaynor Technical who…

HARTFORD – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, highlighted the recent signing of PA 24-27, a new law that will establish a fund for the families of police officers who have died in the line of duty.

This legislation started as a House Republican initiative, passed both chambers, and will provide an immediate – and untaxed – benefit payment of $100,000 to a surviving family member or beneficiary.

It also allows survivors who were covered by the police officer’s health insurance to apply for, or keep,…

PROSPECT – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, is helping residents retire their worn or frayed U.S. flags in a dignified and respectful way. A drop-off box for flags that are no longer in a condition to be displayed is now available for residents inside Prospect Town Hall. The collection drive will take place from May 14 through June 14. Flag Day is on Friday, June 14, and all flags collected during the drive will be respectfully retired during a ceremony conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Drop-off…

HARTFORD – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, issued the following statement after debate on the House floor in connection to SB 14, an omnibus educational bill titled “An Act Assisting School Districts in Improving Educational Outcomes.”

During debate Wednesday evening, House Republicans introduced an amendment focused on addressing “Right to Read” legislation, a costly unfunded mandate that forces school districts to choose from a list of commercial products for their reading programs.

School districts…

HARTFORD— Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, joined House Republicans during a Thursday news conference at the state capitol to release a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, keeping a promise to Connecticut residents by honoring the fiscal guardrails, focusing on affordability, pursuing structural spending reforms, and increasing funding for local education to help prevent more pressure on local property taxpayers.

House Republicans, led by Rep. Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford),…

HARTFORD – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus, R-Prospect, recently shared her experiences as a lawmaker with students from TeenPact, which inspires youth and trains them to understand the political process, with an emphasis on liberty and the Christian faith.

Students come from across Connecticut, even the country, take part in the program, and this year’s class included a student from Rep. Zupkus’ former home state of Mississippi.

After Rep. Zupkus shared a bit about her work as a state representative, the students…

PROSPECT – In recognition of Women’s History Month, Rep. Lezlye Zupkus recently visited Long River Middle School in Prospect to congratulate Emma Ross and Ariella Raja, both sixth-grade students, who were winners of Rep. Zupkus’ essay contest.

The contest focused on “Important Women in Connecticut’s History and How Their Contributions to the State and Nation Affect Me.” Each student wrote about a notable woman, detailing their lives, accomplishments and what those contributions mean to them and Connecticut.…