Category: Politics
Stuff a Humvee to Help Local Veterans
The event will take place on Saturday, June 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 76 located at 20 Church Street in North Haven.
Yaccarino Supports Bipartisan Budget
The budget adjustment does not contain any tax increases, a critical requirement that Republicans insisted on.
Senator Fasano Votes In Support of State Budget
The budget is the result of bipartisan negotiations and represents a compromise between Republican and Democrat lawmakers to update the bipartisan state budget that passed last year.
Rep. Yaccarino Supports Bill Requiring Holocaust Education in Social Studies Curriculum
The legislation seeks to include Holocaust and genocide education awareness in the social studies curriculum within public schools in our state.
Senator Fasano Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill Responding To Safety Needs Of Children With Disabilities
The bill will require the State Department of Children and Families (DCF) to develop a plan to respond to the special safety needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Rep. Yaccarino Welcomes Special Olympics Athletes to Capitol
Rep. Yaccarino said, “I am so proud of all of the athletes for all that they have accomplished so far. Connecticut is rooting for you and we are all so very proud. I have no doubt that they will be...
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.”
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.