Category: Politics
2014 Session Begins, Budget Talks Heat Up
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, North Haven[/box] In early February the 2014 legislative session officially began and we have some difficult issues to tackle during the next three months. As a “short session” our main focus …
North Haven Celebs Put on Their Dancing Shoes for the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
Once again the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut (RMHCT) is proud to partner with Kids for Kids, Dancing for Life! Inc. and present the 5th Annual Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser. The black tie optional event …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …