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Senator-elect Paul Cicarella Thanks Volunteers, Vinnie Penn for Running Stuff-A-Bus Event to Support CT Food Bank

The annual event benefits the Connecticut Food Bank and helps Connecticut families who struggle with hunger to share in the comfort of a holiday meal.

Op-Ed: State Representative Dave Yaccarino on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving will likely look very different for many of us as the COVID-19 pandemic has altered life and changed the way we typically gather with friends and family for the holidays.

Local State Lawmakers Announce Applications Now Being Accepted for the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program

The program is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits that have faced financial hardship caused by COVID-19.

Senator-Elect Paul Cicarella Thanks Voters for their Support, Commits to Represent all Voices

Paul Cicarella is thanking voters for their support after winning the 34th District state Senate race to replace long-serving Republican Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano. “I want to thank the people of the 34th District for

Fall 2020 Curbside Leaf Pickup

Curbside leaf pickup begins Nov. 2nd and runs through Nov. 28th.

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Quinnipiac University announces 2020 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Awards

Quinnipiac University has recognized three faculty members and three staff members as recipients of the 2020 Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students Awards.

Paul Cicarella Earns Public Safety Endorsements from North Haven Police Union, Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police and the New Haven Police Union

Support follows previous public safety endorsements from the Police Officer’s Association of Connecticut and the Connecticut State Police Union.

Quinnipiac University School of Nursing implements program to help senior citizens during the pandemic

The goal of GOP is to mobilize health profession students to provide support to vulnerable older adults who have been isolated as a result of the closure of senior centers, like Sullivan, and social distancing practices resulting from COVID-19.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Purple Thursday

Purple Thursday is a national day of action each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and takes place every October 22nd.

Absentee Ballots Process: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we conduct business, educate our children, and go about our daily lives. It has also changed our election process.

(l to r): House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, State Representative Dave Yaccarino and House Democrat Leader Joe Aresimowicz on the floor of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Hartford during a special legislative session held on Thursday, September 30, 2020.

Yaccarino is Honored by Quilts of Valor

The organization was established with the hope to cover those touched by war with a Quilt of Valor.

Paul Cicarella Endorsed by Police Officers Association of Connecticut

Paul Cicarella has earned the endorsement of the Police Officers Association of Connecticut in support of his candidacy for the 34th District State Senate seat.