Category: Politics
Senator Fasano Comments on Common Core Task Force Report
Governor Dannel P. Malloy released the final report of the Common Core Implementation Task Force, as well as his Connecticut Core initiative to coincide with the report. State Senator Len Fasano (R-34), Senate Minority Leader …
Senator Fasano Questions Policy to Remove Child Abusers from State Registry
Citing the need to make children’s safety a priority, State Senator Len Fasano (R-34), Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore, today wrote to Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Joette Katz to demand answers concerning a potentially dangerous …
Rep. Yaccarino Achieves 100% Voting Record
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) this year continued his exemplary record of service to constituents by registering a 100% House roll call voting record during the 2014 legislative session. Yaccarino, who represents the 87th District …
LWV of Hamden-North Haven Visible at State Convention
[box]Left to right: Elona Vaisnys, Miriam Brody, Peggy Appler, Ann Martinuzzi, Jackie MacKnight, Jane Shaw, Mary Bigelow[/box] The LWV of Hamden-North Haven was among 18 local Leagues that sent representatives to the Convention of the …
Senator Fasano Wins Civil Justice Award
[box]John J. Kennedy Jr., Former President of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, presents Senator Fasano with the RisCassi-Koskoff Civil Justice Award award.[/box] Hartford – State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) was selected as the recipient of this year’s Leon RisCassi-Theodore …
Senator Fasano Applauds New Law to Help Dyslexic Students
State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) applauds the signing of a bill that seeks to help dyslexic students. On Wednesday, the bill was signed into law by Governor Dannel P. Malloy at the Helen Street School Library in …
North Haven Students Tour State Capitol with Local Legislators
Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) met with a group of North Haven students from Green Acres Elementary School at the State Capitol yesterday. The trip was made possible thanks to a …
Budget Referendum Passes
**UPDATE: The budget referendum passed by 734 votes (1,020 voted Yes; 286 voted No). There was an 8.6% voter turnout. On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the Recreation Center on Linsley Street will be open from …
Sen. Fasano and Rep. Yaccarino Support STEAP Grant
State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) support the Small Town Economic Assistance Program for a grant of $470,267 awarded to the town of North Haven. The STEAP grant will be used to …
Local Leaders Visit North Haven’s “Story Walks”
[box]Pictured from left to right: Assistant Library Director Katherine Donahue, North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda, Senator Len Fasano (R-34), Senator Martin Looney (D-11), Representative David Yaccarino (R-87) and North Haven Library Director Lois Baldini.[/box] As …
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal awarded honorary degree and addresses Quinnipiac University School of Law graduates
[box]U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds his honorary degree as Mark Thompson, executive vice president and provost at Quinnipiac, placed the doctoral hood over him during the commencement ceremony.[/box] U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal encouraged members of …
Rep. Yaccarino Donates to Homeless Veterans
HARTFORD – On Wednesday April 30th 2014 State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, ranking member of the Veteran’s Committee, attended the Help-A-Hero event at the state capitol in Hartford. Yaccarino donated several health care and hygiene items …