Category: Politics

Fasano, Kelly: Connecticut Needs to Take Action to Address Affordable Care Act Failures
Senators Call for Public Hearing to Gather Insurer Feedback

Rep. Yaccarino Achieves 100% Voting Record
Legislator Maintains Perfect Roll Call Voting Record for 2016 Session

Fasano, Yaccarino Honor John “McDonald’s” McKnight for Generosity & Dedication to North Haven Community
The citation, given by Sen. Fasano and Rep. Yaccarino, is in recognition of McKnight’s generosity and dedicated service to the North Haven community and beyond.

LWV: Voter Registration in Depth
State Elections Officer Joan Gibson answered questions that come up when registering individuals to become voters.

OPINION: How did we get in such a bad place? Putting the state’s current financial crisis into perspective
Since being elected into office, I have witnessed the democratic majority, along with Governor Malloy, pass the two largest tax increases in our state’s history.

“Mileage Tax” Back on the Table
Fasano, Boucher: Republicans will be fighting this mileage tax idea until it stalls permanently

North Haven Taxpayers Get State Capitol Update
Rep. Dave Yaccarino (center), Sen. Len Fasano (Right) on June 13 hosted a Legislative Update and BBQ at McDonald’s.

Yaccarino Urges Support for a Measure to Acknowledge Blue Water Navy Veterans
State Representative Dave Yaccarino, the ranking member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, urged U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal to support a measure that would acknowledge Blue Water Navy veterans. These are veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the Vietnam War.

Sen. Fasano Applauds Passage of Bill to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The bill improves communication between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senator Len Fasano appears on “Meet the Leaders” at the CT State Capitol
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (right) answers a question from Cablevision host David Smith during a May 4 taping of the show “Meet the Leaders.”

Senate Passes Legislation to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Senate Bill 294 aims to improve communication between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and families in need of services for their loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senate Passes Bill to Promote Health Care Competition Addresses Physician Non-Compete Agreements
After working together on groundbreaking healthcare legislation last year, Sen. Looney and Sen. Fasano are continuing their efforts to address health care concerns in Connecticut with S.B. 351.