Category: Politics
Breakfast with the Legislators, 2014
Hamden’s Miller Library rotunda was bursting at the seams Jan. 18 morning for the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven “Breakfast with the Legislators”. Jackie MacKnight, organizer of the event, had a few anxious …
By Chris on February 5, 2014
On Eve of Budget Address Senator Fasano Calls On Governor to Get Serious
On the eve of the opening day of the 2014 legislative session, State Senate Minority Leader Pro-Tempore Leonard A. Fasano (R-North Haven) harshly criticized Governor Malloy’s recent publicity tour and called on the governor to …
By Chris on February 4, 2014
Beware of Election Year “Surplus”
[box]By State Senator Len Fasano[/box] The State of Connecticut has bills to pay; lots of bills. We have roads, schools and hospitals to maintain, police and public works employees to pay, prisons and public institutions …
By Chris on January 27, 2014
Rep. Yaccarino Announces Re-Election Bid
Today, State Representative David Yaccarino publicly announced that he will seek a third term in the Connecticut General Assembly representing North Haven’s 87th Legislative District. Yaccarino, a small business owner and former member of the US …
By Chris on January 15, 2014
Breakfast with the Legislators, 2014
Hamden and North Haven residents are invited to a “Breakfast with the Legislators,” the annual League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven event for interacting with the state Senators and Representatives whom we have sent …
By Chris on January 8, 2014
Steve Fontana Named New Haven’s Deputy Director of Economic Development
[box]By Mary E. O’Leary, New Haven Register[/box] Jason Bartlett, Mayor-Elect Toni Harp’s campaign manager, will be the new director of youth services, while one of her Democratic opponents, Sundiata Keitazulu, has also been hired as a …
By Chris on December 28, 2013
11th Annual Secret Santa Collection for Veterans a Success
Yesterday State Representative Dave Yaccarino joined fellow legislators and Department of Veterans’ Affairs Commissioner Linda Schwartz to wrap up the 11th Annual Secret Santa Collection for the Rocky Hill Veterans’ home. Rep. Yaccarino, the House …
By Chris on December 20, 2013
Sen. Fasano Welcomes Funding for Institute of Community Resiliency
A plea agreement reached yesterday between the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and Conopco, Inc. (better known as Unilver) in a matter involving Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been approved, and one of …
By Chris on December 9, 2013
Family Programming the Way It Used to Be and Can Be Again
[box]By State Senator Len Fasano[/box] Last Thursday night, NBC broadcast the remake of “The Sound of Music” featuring Carrie Underwood playing the famous role of Maria, which was originally played by Julie Andrews in the …
By Chris on December 9, 2013
Sen. Fasano: Governor’s “Transparency” Order Keeps Secrecy Intact
State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today raised questions about Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s Executive Order (EO) No. 38 which purports to make information regarding certain economic assistance and tax credits used to recruit or retain businesses more accessible …
By Chris on December 5, 2013
Sen. Fasano Named 2013 Legislative Champion By Mothers Against Drunk Driving
State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) has been recognized by the national organization of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a 2013 Legislative Champion. The honor is bestowed yearly upon state legislators across the country for …
By Chris on November 20, 2013
North Haven RTC Endorses John McKinney for Governor
The North Haven Republican Town Committee (RTC) has voted unanimously to endorse State Senate Republican Leader John McKinney to be the Republican nominee for governor of Connecticut. McKinney’s name was put into nomination Tuesday night …
By Chris on November 15, 2013