Category: Politics

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino is expressing concern surrounding Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget proposed last week. He states that it does little to address the fiscal health of Connecticut and will only continue to drive residents and jobs to other states.

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) joined fellow Republican lawmakers Tuesday in unveiling Prioritize Progress, a comprehensive long-term transportation plan that addresses Connecticut’s deteriorating transportation infrastructure.

With a projected deficit of roughly $2.7 billion over the next two fiscal years, there’s no doubt Connecticut faces troublesome times with our fiscal health.

“Dr. King was a fearless individual who inspired a movement that undoubtedly changed our nation forever. His bravery, strength and commitment to better our world propelled change, and today his accomplishments and his memory still drive progress.

State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven), Senate Minority Leader, joined fellow legislative leaders to host a panel discussion on the priorities of small towns across the state. The panel met at the Connecticut Council of Small Towns’ (COST) annual legislative conference on Wednesday January 14 at the Crown Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.

State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) has been named to his second term as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs by House Republican Leader Themis Klarides.

Civic-minded Hamden and North Haven residents are invited to the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven 2015 Breakfast with the Legislators Saturday, January 31, 9:00 am, Whitney Center, Cultural Arts Center, 1st floor, 200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden.

State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) the Legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member, spent the morning collecting donations for the Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill.

The event was part of the 12th annual “State Capitol Secret Santa Collection,” which collects donations of new and unwrapped, clothing and personal items for hundreds of local veterans residing at the state facility.