Category: Politics
Republicans Call for Working Group to Combat Opioid Abuse in Connecticut
Senate & House Republicans are calling on the governor and Democrat lawmakers to come together to form a bipartisan working group to develop a strategy to tackle the devastating rise in heroin abuse and opioid overdoses in Connecticut.
North Haven Boy Celebrates “SMARD Awareness Day” in Recognition of his Rare Disease
The first annual Connecticut SMARD Awareness Day took place on Wednesday February 10. The special day was created to raise awareness for spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress (SMARD), an extremely rare disease. Hunter Pageau, …
Fasano, Witkos: Outward migration will leave larger tax burden on those who can least afford it
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Connecticut saw one of the biggest overall population drops of any state in the nation last year. Nearly 28,000 more people moved out of Connecticut than those who moved in between July 2014 and July 2015.
Finding the Courage to Change
Senate Republican Vision for Connecticut’s Future: 2016 Legislative Address. Delivered by Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven), the address highlights three major areas in which Republicans support policies to make Connecticut a stronger state.
Army Veteran exploring challenge to Fasano, Yaccarino
Steve Gifford announced today that he is exploring candidacy for the General Assembly. Gifford is a small business owner, North Haven resident, combat veteran, and member of the North Haven Economic Development Commission.
Restoring Predictability & Sustainability to the State Budget
Sen. Fasano, Rep. Klarides, Republican Caucuses Share 3 Point Plan for Legislative Session
Yaccarino Statement on GE’s Departure
The state formerly known as “Taxachusetts” now has a significantly lower state income and corporate tax than Connecticut, and has even become an appealing destination for biotech, internet, and other businesses like GE.
Fasano, Hwang on GE Headquarter Relocation
“This news is devastating for thousands of employees, their families, and the entire Fairfield community,” said Senator Fasano
Op-Ed: 2016 Legislative Session
Happy New Year from State Representative Dave Yaccarino.
North Haven Democrats Welcome New Members
The North Haven Democratic Town Committee held its bi-annual caucus this week, electing members to the governing body.
State Legislative Leaders to speak at LWV Breakfast in Hamden
The public is invited to share conversation and a light breakfast with Hamden and North Haven State legislators at the LWV annual Breakfast with the Legislators on Jan 23rd from 9-11am at Whitneyville Cultural Commons.
Yaccarino Votes Against Deficit Mitigation Plan
State Representative David Yaccarino and his legislative colleagues in the General Assembly convened for a special session on December 8 called by Gov. Malloy to deal with the $358 million budget shortfall facing the state.