Category: Politics
North Haven Legislators Host 10th Annual ‘Cookout & Conversation’
The lawmakers provided an update regarding the 2021 Legislative Session and discussed issues pertaining to the governor’s request to extend emergency powers, taxes, state spending, zoning, legalization of marijuana, the bipartisan budget that passed, and the juvenile crime crisis with nearly 25 residents.
North Haven Legislators Host Annual Post-Session Legislative Update
The event will take place on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at the American Legion Post 76 located at 20 Church Street in North Haven. The event is free and open to the public.
Rep. Yaccarino Proudly Supports the State Budget
Yaccarino explained that the budget, while not perfect, stayed within the spending cap and did not include new tax increases.
Rep. Yaccarino Applauds Passage of Bill Expanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits to EMS Professionals
This legislation expanded workers’ compensation benefits to firefighters, police officers, and parole officers.
Sen. Cicarella Applauds House Passage of Tristan’s Law
Bill to increase safety measures on ice cream trucks passes House, awaits Gov. Lamont’s signature
Rep. Yaccarino Advocates to End Homelessness
On Monday, May 18, 2021, State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) joined CT Coalition to End Homelessness and other advocates outside of the State Capitol to push for more funding to combat homelessness in Connecticut.
Bioscience Careers Forum: Engaging with Young People in CT
A portion of this event included a networking session with students from across the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system about the flourishing bioscience industry and the many opportunities that it can provide for young people.
Rep. Yaccarino Applauds the Passage of House Bill 6640 out of the Legislature’s Planning and Development Committee
House Bill 6640 passed unanimously out of the committee process and is expected to be voted on the floor of the House of Representatives during the 2021 legislative session.
COVID-19 Update and Vaccination Roll Out
Many of you have reached out to me recently with various questions regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and eligibility, so I wanted to provide you with the following update.
Sen. Cicarella Urges Residents to Speak Out Against Proposed CT House Tax
A new online petition allows residents to speak out against a proposal by Connecticut Senate Democrats to create a State House Tax.
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Takes Oath of Office
Rep. Yaccarino was sworn in as state representative for the 87th General Assembly District which includes the town of North Haven.
Sen. Cicarella 2021 Legislative Session Opening Message to the 34th District
Sen. Paul Cicarella represents Connecticut’s 34th Senatorial District, which includes Durham, East Haven, North Haven and Wallingford.