Category: Politics

(from left to right) Dept. of Motor Vehicles Deputy Commissioner Tony Guerrera, Sen. Cicarella, local Veterans (center), Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Thomas Saadi and Dept. of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Sibongile Magubane at the press conference to announce conflict-specific license plates for Veterans in Rocky Hill on Mar. 18, 2022.

Sen. Cicarella Joins Local Veterans, State Officials to Unveil Conflict-Specific License Plates for Veterans

These plates are offered in addition to the standard Connecticut license plate for Veterans and are available exclusively for Veterans who served during these specific periods of war and those who received campaign medals.

Senator Paul Cicarella joins Senate and House Republicans outside of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford to call for immediate legislative action to reduce the cost of gas for Connecticut families.

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Celebrates Read Across America at Ridge Road School

The annual tradition, promoted by the National Education Association (NEA), began in 1998 as a way to promote childhood literacy and celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

State Sen. Paul Cicarella outlines Senate Republicans’ measures for ‘A Better Way to a More Prosperous CT’ today at the State Capitol in Hartford.

Sen. Cicarella, CT Senate Republican Leaders Share ‘A Better Way to a Prosperous CT’

Details measures to connect youth, Veterans with well-paying careers.

Sen. Cicarella, Rep. Yaccarino Announce Approval of $2.5 Million State Investment to Support Senior Housing at Temple Pines

The grant will support renovations including upgrades for code compliance, paving, exterior improvements, and interior improvements to the kitchens and bathrooms.

(l to r): State Senator Paul Cicarella, North Haven resident Ted Tomaszek, and State Representative Dave Yaccarino outside of Stop & Shop in North Haven on Tuesday, December 14th during The Salvation Army’s annual “Red Kettle Campaign."

North Haven Legislators Ring the Bell for The Salvation Army

Over the course of an hour, the North Haven legislators joined Corey Smith, a representative from The Salvation Army in the time-honored tradition of ‘Ringing the Bell’, greeting holiday shoppers with Christmas cheer, and handing out candy canes.

Yaccarino Hosts Successful Winter Clothing Drive

Donations to Benefit Veterans and Individuals in Need

Cicarella: “Enough is enough.”

Sen. Cicarella Statement on Fatal Shooting in North Haven; Calls on Legislature to Act Amid Statewide Spike in Violent Crime

Sen. Cicarella praises a proposed U.S. Senate bill based on "Tristan’s Law", introduced by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (left), at the home of Tristan’s parents Christi Carrano and Tyler Barhorst (right) in Wallingford.

Sen. Cicarella Applauds Proposed Federal Legislation Based on “Tristan’s Law”

The proposed federal legislation will provide incentives to states that choose to adopt and implement laws to increase the safety of frozen dessert truck patrons.

North Haven Legislators Host 10th Annual ‘Cookout & Conversation’

The lawmakers provided an update regarding the 2021 Legislative Session and discussed issues pertaining to the governor’s request to extend emergency powers, taxes, state spending, zoning, legalization of marijuana, the bipartisan budget that passed, and the juvenile crime crisis with nearly 25 residents.

North Haven Legislators Host Annual Post-Session Legislative Update

The event will take place on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the American Legion Post 76 located at 20 Church Street in North Haven. The event is free and open to the public.

Rep. Yaccarino Proudly Supports the State Budget

Yaccarino explained that the budget, while not perfect, stayed within the spending cap and did not include new tax increases.