Category: Politics

Maintaining Civility during Times of Turmoil

The third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, reminds us all to conduct ourselves with kindness, understanding, dignity and respect.

Yaccarino Votes to Restore MSP Funding

MSP is a Medicaid program that helps seniors and the disabled pay for Medicare co-insurance, deductibles and premiums. Connecticut was one of five states whose income eligibility limits exceeded the federal minimum level.

Rep. Dave Yaccarino Rings Bell for The Salvation Army

Rep. Yaccarino was joined by Salvation Army Captain Charles Adams, Corps. Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army.

Rep. Yaccarino Earns 100 Percent Voting Record

Representative Yaccarino currently serves as the top ranking House Republican on the Commerce Committee and is also a member of the Environment Committee and the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee.

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee

The legislators offered residents an update on legislative activity, answered their questions about state issues and listened to their concerns about the community.

Sen. Fasano Supports Annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive

Sen. Fasano also presented Vinnie Penn with a citation, introduced by him and State Senator George Logan (R-Ansonia), recognizing two decades of service running the Stuff-A-Bus fundraiser and raising awareness for hunger throughout our state.

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Yaccarino Supports Passage of State Budget

The plan passed the Senate 33-3 Wednesday evening and by 126-23 in the House of Representatives on Thursday. The budget awaits action from the governor.

2017 North Haven Selectman Debate

Did you miss the debate? You can watch it on NHTV or online at NHTV.com.

Sen. Fasano & Rep. Yaccarino: Legislature’s Bipartisan Budget Passed Last Month Would Increase Aid for North Haven

The Democrat legislative leaders’ budget proposal, which does not have enough support to pass the legislature, would cut education funding in North Haven by $3 million and cut overall municipal aid to North Haven by a whopping $5.3 million over two years.

Yaccarino Urges Override of Governor’s Veto

Governor’s actions irresponsible to schools, municipalities.

LWV: First and Second Selectman Debate

The debate will take place Wed., Oct. 11, 6:00 (note earlier time), Recreation Center, 7 Linsley Street, North Haven.

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Bipartisan Budget Update from State Representative Yaccarino

This bipartisan budget avoids a $1.5 billion tax increase, preserves core social services, keeps commitments to local education, provides stability for municipalities, does not increase taxes on non-prescription medications and rejects Governor Malloy’s proposed shifting of teacher pension costs onto towns and cities.