Category: Politics
Senator Fasano Awarded First Ever “Legislator of the Year” Award from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) received the first ever “Legislator of the Year Award” from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA).
Rep. Yaccarino Attends CT Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony
During a ceremony at the State Legislative Office Building Monday afternoon, North Haven resident Daniel Riccio joined ten other state residents and was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
Looney, Fasano, Yaccarino Applaud Vanacore Field Grant
Senate President Martin M. Looney, Representative Dave Yaccarino, Carolyn Vanacore, and Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano met at North Haven’s Vanacore Field to celebrate the newly awarded Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant.
Sen. Fasano, Senate Republicans Vow to Pursue an Enforceable State Spending Cap During Next Legislative Session
Following an opinion released today by the Attorney General regarding the constitutional state spending cap, CT Senate Republican lawmakers commit to pursuing an enforceable cap during the 2016 legislative session.
Sen. Fasano & Fellow Republicans Share Short-Term and Long-Term Proposals to Address State Budget Shortfalls
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) and House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) released their proposals to close the state’s current budget deficit and make long-term structural changes to help the state avoid future shortfalls.
Rep. Yaccarino Meets with North Haven Residents during Monthly Coffee Hours
North Haven residents discussed various state policies, the issues that may shape the 2016 legislative session, and how these measures will affect area businesses and residents, as well as any other issues that are of concern.
Vote 2015: North Haven Results
Winners from yesterday’s election, which saw a 37% voter turnout. Mike Freda (R) wins a 4th term as North Haven 1st Selectman, defeating Democratic challenger John Bimonite 4,544 to 1,030. First Selectman: Mike Freda 2nd Selectman: Tim Doheny …
Rep. Yaccarino Visits ACES Village School in North Haven
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) visited ACES Village School on Friday, October 16th and met with sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to discuss the importance of civic engagement as well as the role of a State Representative.
2015 LWV-NHTV North Haven First Selectmen Candidate Forum
The 2015 LWV-NHTV North Haven First Selectmen Candidate Forum, taped October 20, 2015 at the NHTV studios. The debate, moderated by Kenn Venit, featured incumbent First Selectman Mike Freda (R), and challenger John Bimonte (D).
Senate & House Republicans submit petitions calling for special session to fix failing state budget
Following calls by hospitals, advocates for the disabled, and many others for legislative action to address Governor Malloy’s recent devastating budget cuts, Senate and House Republican legislators have all signed a petition seeking a special session of the General Assembly to rebuild the state budget and formally requested Democrat legislators do the same.
Yaccarino Tours State Veterans’ Home
Ranking Member of the legislature’s Veterans committee, State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-North Haven) toured the Connecticut State Veterans’ Home in Rocky Hill on October 7, and received an informational update from the new Connecticut Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Sean Connolly.
State Budget Cuts: Short Sighted to Say the Least
On September 18, Governor Malloy single-handedly passed $103 million in new budget cuts, including $63.4 million in reduced Medicaid payments to hospitals. The result of these cuts would increase hospitals’ tax liability to the state by over $267 million between fiscal year 2015 and fiscal year 2016, raising the state tax burden for hospitals to almost $500 million annually.