Sen. Cicarella, CT House and Senate Republicans Offer Ideas to Provide Consumers Relief on Electric Bills
Connecticut Republicans unveiled a detailed six-point plan to bring about stability and relief for consumers.
Senator Fasano Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Ban Leasing Of Dogs And Cats
Senate Bill No. 241 was amended to include a provision proposed by Sen. Fasano to ban the practice of entering into agreements to lease a dog or cat for which ownership is retained by the leasing company.
Sen. Fasano, Republican Lawmakers Release Revised Fy 2019 State Budget Proposal Focus On Stabilization Of Connecticut’s Future
This revised plan fully balances next year’s budget, reduces future deficits, restores funding for the core functions of government, and does not include any new tax increases.
Rep. Yaccarino Stands Up for Veterans
“We need to stand up and stop cutting from our veterans. This is a time when we need to talk less and do more.”
North Haven resident recognized as faculty scholar at Quinnipiac University’s College of Arts and Sciences
Turner, who joined the faculty in 2010, is the author of “Contested Bodies: Pregnancy, Childrearing, and Slavery in Jamaica.”
Quinnipiac University’s Women’s Law Society receives 2018 Ms. JD Honors Law School Chapter Award
The Ms. JD Honors Law School Chapter Award is presented annually to a chapter that advocates the advancement of women law students through chapter initiatives, programming or recruitment.
Sen. Fasano, Republican Lawmakers Propose State Budget
The Republican proposal fully balances the fiscal year 2019 budget and eliminates the projected $321.5 million deficit.
School Safety Working Group Convenes First Meeting
The group will conduct a comprehensive review of school safety in Connecticut on an on-going basis and make recommendations for the next legislative session in 2019.
Rep. Yaccarnio Tours Local Business
During a tour of the business by owner, Luigi Nuzzolillo, Rep. Yaccarino was able to hear about the business needs and the challenges this local florist faces within the industry, as well as from state policies and regulations.
Senator Fasano Applauds Advancement of Bill to Enhance School Safety
The legislation, approved by the Finance Committee, includes funding for systems to enhance school safety by providing direct communication between school personnel and first responders.
Bioscience Bill Heads for Debate in Legislature
The bill, which Rep. Yaccarino introduced, seeks to exempt from the personal income tax certain income received by a manager of certain venture capital funds that invest in Connecticut bioscience businesses.
Rep. Yaccarino Joins School Safety & Security Working Group
This bipartisan working group will be designed to evaluate the implementation of safety and security measures the state mandated following the events of Sandy Hook, and to produce new recommendations to ensure school security and safety going forward.
Sen. Fasano, Lawmakers Join Hispanic Federation’s CT Advocacy Day & Legislative Luncheon
Sen. Fasano also spoke to the group about bipartisan efforts in Connecticut to craft legislation that supports students, including Hispanic students, working towards earning a college degree if they are on a path to citizenship.