Category: Politics
Senator Looney and Senator Fasano Applaud Passage of Legislation Enhancing Pharmaceutical Transparency and Consumer Protection
The health care bill passed by the Senate today with unanimous support will help increase transparency regarding pharmaceutical costs, prevent consumers from paying more for prescription drugs than the drug actually costs and ensure fair competition to benefit consumers.
Yaccarino Celebrates CT Manufacturing
Nearly thirty Connecticut manufacturers exhibited their products and services at the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 16 as part of a Manufacturing Innovation Day celebration.
Sen. Fasano, Bipartisan Lawmakers Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Enhance Oversight of the Department of Children and Families
Senate Bill No. 894, passed in the early morning hours of May 18, will establish a State Oversight Council on Children and Families to independently monitor and analyze DCF operations and make recommendations to the agency and legislature for improvements to the state’s child welfare programs.
Sen. Fasano, Senate Republicans Unveil Revised State Budget Proposal
This week Senate Republican President Pro Tempore Len Fasano and Senate Republican lawmakers released a revised line-by-line state budget proposal that does not rely on new taxes.
Sen. Fasano, Lawmakers Raise Concerns about Bringing Tolls to Connecticut
“Tolls are not the revenue savior they have been made out to be.”
Yaccarino Tours Yale Center for Genome Analysis
Yale is an established leader in the development of genome sequencing and its clinical applications in precision medicine, including newborn diseases, prenatal diagnosis and personalized treatments in Smilow Cancer Center.
Yaccarino Supports “No Tax Increase” Budget Proposal
Rep. Yaccarino (R-87) said the proposed budget provides a blueprint for restoring confidence in Connecticut by creating predictability and showing that legislators are ready to produce spending plans that live within the state’s means.
Rep. Yaccarino Tours Liuzzi, Promotes Local Small Business
The tour, led by Domenic Liuzzi owner and North Haven native, allowed Rep. Yaccarino to witness firsthand the workings of the business and its facility on 322 State Street.
Republicans Unveil “Confident Connecticut” State Budget Proposal
Protects Core Services, Boosts Education Aid, Creates Stability for Towns & Cities and Does Not Rely on Tax Increases
Rep. Yaccarino Celebrates Connecticut Hospital Day
Connecticut Hospital Day is a day for hospital staff and administrators to have substantive discussions with legislators about the issues that are critical to hospitals, including proposed hospital cuts and taxes in the state budget as well as regulatory burdens that would negatively affect hospitals.
NARAL executive to discuss ‘The Future of Health Care in Connecticut” April 6 at Quinnipiac University
This program is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by Doctors for America and Medical Students for Choice.
Yaccarino Supports Legislation to Grow Bioscience Sector
Members of the committee stressed the need for cooperative support from government, education and private business in growing Connecticut’s bioscience sector.