Category: Politics

Yaccarino Attends 12th Annual Secret Santa

State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) the Legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member, spent the morning collecting donations for the Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill.

The event was part of the 12th annual “State Capitol Secret Santa Collection,” which collects donations of new and unwrapped, clothing and personal items for hundreds of local veterans residing at the state facility.

Dave Yaccarino

State Rep. Yaccarino Assigned to Legislative Committees

State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) has been selected to serve as the leading House Republican lawmaker on the legislatures Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee

[box](l to r): State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and State Sen. Len Fasano[/box] On December 5th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and Incoming State Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at

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OpEd: Homeless Veterans In Connecticut

[box]by Dave Yaccarino • State Representative 87th District[/box] Last week our communities hosted a variety Veterans Day events—concerts, parades, and community breakfasts were advertised everywhere. Local business offered veterans free meals and schools created lesson

Len Fasano

New Legislative Leaders Must Join Together ASAP to Hammer Out Budget Solutions

Hartford – In light of the state’s declining cash position and State Treasurer Denise Nappier’s announcement to transfer money from bond proceeds to help cover operating expenses, State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven), incoming Senate

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee

[box]State Representative Dave Yaccarino and State Senator Len Fasano talk issues over coffee with North Haven residents.[/box] On November 7th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven

Len Fasano

Senator Fasano Elected State Senate Minority Leader

Republican members of the State Senate today unanimously elected Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore Len Fasano, R-North Haven, to serve as Senate Minority Leader. Sen. Fasano will succeed Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, who did not

Vote 2014: Yaccarino and Fasano Win

Incumbent Dave Yaccarino (R) defeated challenger Alden Mead (D) 73% to 27% to remain the State Representative for the 87th District. Len Fasano (R) ran unopposed and will remain State Senator.

2014 87th District CT State Representative Debate

87th District State Representative Incumbent, Republican Dave Yaccarino and Democratic Challenger Alden Mead Debate on questions conducted by the Hamden-North Haven League of Women Voters.  The Debate was moderated by Teale Caliendo of NHTV.

North Haven DTC Backs Greater Ballot Access

At its regular monthly meeting on October 14, the North Haven Democratic Town Committee endorsed a “YES” Vote on the Constitutional Amendment Question appearing on this year’s ballot. An Affirmative vote on the Question: “Shall

2014 Connecticut Hall of Fame Inductees Honored at Capitol

[box]Sen. Len Fasano, Catherine Brubeck Yaghsizian of Wallingford at the Connecticut Hall of Fame Induction in Hartford.[/box] State Senators Len Fasano (R-Wallingford) and Toni Boucher (R-Wilton) honored the 2014 Connecticut Hall of Fame Inductees today at

Chilling for a Cause: Senate Leaders Take ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Senators Martin Looney and Len Fasano take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for, and awareness of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association. To date, the ALS Association has received more than