State Representative Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-Prospect) will host post-session office hours in Bethany on Tuesday, May 10 during a meeting outside of town hall with constituents.

Rep. Zupkus looks forward to connecting with constituents to hear their concerns about state government and to share important legislative issues  that stemmed from the 2022 legislative session, which is set to close on May 4.

WHO: Rep. Lezlye Zupkus

WHAT: Post-Session Office Hours

WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 6 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

WHERE:…

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Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program, which is aimed at helping elderly and disabled renters, is now accepting applications and will continue to do so until Oct. 1.

The program provides rebates of up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single filers. The rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year prior to the year in which the renter applies.

The applications can be filed with either social service…

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As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, I’d like to say congratulations to Julia Ann Peragallo and Corinne Gleason who are 6th-grade students at Highland Elementary School in Cheshire and are the winners of an essay contest sponsored by a bi-partisan group of legislators! These students and their essays are an inspiration for all of us.

The topic for the contest was “How a Connecticut Woman Made a Contribution to the State and/or Nation and How it Influenced Me.”

Julia wrote about Jennifer…

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(HARTFORD, CT) – State Representatives Rosa Rebimbas (R-Naugatuck) and Dorinda Borer (D-West Haven), Co-Chairs of the Women’s Bipartisan Caucus, announced Tuesday that Instacart, an online grocery delivery service, has pledged to support women-owned businesses with up to $1 million in advertising credit on their platform in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Instacart announced that beginning in April, “eligible brands will receive free Instacart Ads credits to use with the company’s flagship…

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Thank you to the teachers in Cheshire, the kindergarten class of Doolittle Elementary School and the third graders of Norton Elementary School for having me as a guest reader today for #readacrossamericaweek!

I had a great time during my visit to Doolittle where I read “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” by Dr. Seuss to a terrific class of kindergarteners.

I joined third graders at Norton where I read the “Owl Moon” by Jane Yolen (the top choice after a vote by the kids) and “Where The Wild…

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HARTFORD—House and Senate Republicans on Thursday called on their majority party colleagues to invoke the legislature’s broad investigatory power to launch a formal inquiry into the burgeoning school construction bidding scandal involving members of Gov. Lamont’s administration.

“Daily headlines emerging from the capitol are alarming, and there’s little doubt that residents’ trust in state government is being tested as the news media digs deeper into layers of no-bid contracts, the school construction…

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My fellow House Republicans have shared our plan for the 2022 Legislative Session to focus on restoring public safety, establishing good-faith government practices, making life more affordable, ensuring educational resources are available to all students and addressing the needs of Connecticut’s businesses.

Our plan addresses the needs of families, tax relief and providing more transparency within government. It also enacts measures to protect children from the potential harmful effects that social…

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State Representative Rep. Lezlye Zupkus (R-Prospect) will host pre-session office hours on Wednesday, February 16 during virtual appointments with constituents.

Rep. Zupkus looks forward to connecting with constituents to hear their concerns and to share their legislative priorities ahead of the 2022 Legislative Session, which began February 9.

WHO: Rep. Lezlye Zupkus

WHAT: Virtual Pre-Session Office Hours

WHEN: Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Via Zoom.

People who are interested…

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