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.…

Each session, there are hundreds of bills introduced in Hartford, and, as a representative, some of them just make you shake your head. Most are proposed by the Democrat majority in the House and Senate.

Mandating that you drive an electric vehicle? Decriminalizing the possession of hallucinogenic “magic” mushrooms? Giving illegal immigrants taxpayer-funded health insurance? Stopping landlords from evicting people after their lease expires? Erasing women and mothers from state statutes?

These are…

HARTFORD – State Representative Lezlye Zupkus (R-89th) submitted testimony Tuesday in support of legislation she requested that would reduce by half the fees paid by veterans or armed forces members for the production costs of certain veterans license plates, “Support Our Troops!” license plates, and certain administratively created veterans and military organization license plates.

House Bill 5287 was raised for a public hearing on Tuesday before the joint Veterans Committee in the Connecticut General…

HARTFORD—House Republicans, in advance of the start of the 2024 legislative session, unveiled proposals Thursday that will maintain the state’s fiscal stability while making Connecticut a more affordable place to live.

Among the proposals is a call to amend the Connecticut Constitution to protect the “fiscal guardrails” that have allowed the state to build a solid Rainy Day Fund and begin to pay down long-term debt.

“The relative fiscal stability Connecticut enjoys today is attributable to the strict…

PROSPECT – Rep. Lezlye Zupkus is inviting residents to join her and Sen. Rob Sampson for their forum in Prospect to discuss the ongoing problems with rising crime in local communities.

WHERE: Prospect Town Hall

36 Center Street, Prospect, CT

WHEN: Thursday, December 14 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The veteran lawmakers will be joined by Prospect Public Safety Director Nelson Abarzua as they share with residents how police and state legislators are working to address the problem. Some state officials, and…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

With customers of Connecticut Water Company in Bethany, Prospect, and Waterbury, I want to let you know that the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) will be having a public comment hearing on an application by Connecticut Water to raise water rates.

The Connecticut Water Company has proposed an increase of approximately 18.1%, which would be effective on or about July 1, 2024.

I oppose this rate increase and I encourage all residents to submit testimony against…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Election season is one of my favorite times of year, even before I became a state representative. It’s one of the most important times for voters to exercise their democratic rights and share their voices in hopes of improving their government. Sadly, after allegations of election fraud surfaced in Bridgeport recently, many of us are now wondering: do our votes even matter?

Last month, the General Assembly convened to make changes to certain election-related legislation.…

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

How would you respond to a constituent call that reported incidents of theft, sex trafficking, sexual assault, and violence at a shelter for at-risk girls? Sadly, I have received multiple calls just this month concerning the shocking media report that highlighted the disastrous conditions and events occurring at Harwinton’s Short-Term Assessment & Respite (STAR) Home.

The STAR Home was established by Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Bridge…