Category: Politics

How does a teenager turn into an effective citizen? A panel discussion organized by the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven invites parents, teachers, community leaders, students, and “just citizens” to discuss with the panelists growing effective citizens in for communities.

In a faulty effort to comply with this year’s budget, Governor Malloy proposed cuts to veterans’ funeral honors, something that in my opinion should never be cut.

The legislators sat at different tables, providing citizens a rare opportunity to sit up close with someone whom most know as a name in the paper or online or a face on TV.

State Representative Dave Yaccarino joined 53 other Legislators on the Honor Roll of State Park and Forest Adopters by adopting Quinnipiac River State Park in North Haven.

The Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus presented a plan to foster economic growth and community development in Connecticut’s urban areas.

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.