Sen. Cicarella Applauds Bipartisan ‘Street Takeover’ Bill Final Passage
Measure awaits Gov. Lamont’s signature to become law.
Measure awaits Gov. Lamont’s signature to become law.
The funding addresses a decades-old financial obligation stemming from cost overruns during a previous phase of construction at the high school.
S.B. 1284 would empower towns and cities to impose larger fines on those involved in street takeovers, with added penalties, including license suspension for participants.
As a co-sponsor of the bill, Rep. Yaccarino played a key role in advancing one of its most impactful provisions: expanded access to dental care for Connecticut veterans.
The Republican proposal fully balances the fiscal year 2019 budget and eliminates the projected $321.5 million deficit.
The group will conduct a comprehensive review of school safety in Connecticut on an on-going basis and make recommendations for the next legislative session in 2019.
During a tour of the business by owner, Luigi Nuzzolillo, Rep. Yaccarino was able to hear about the business needs and the challenges this local florist faces within the industry, as well as from state policies and regulations.
The legislation, approved by the Finance Committee, includes funding for systems to enhance school safety by providing direct communication between school personnel and first responders.
The bill, which Rep. Yaccarino introduced, seeks to exempt from the personal income tax certain income received by a manager of certain venture capital funds that invest in Connecticut bioscience businesses.
This bipartisan working group will be designed to evaluate the implementation of safety and security measures the state mandated following the events of Sandy Hook, and to produce new recommendations to ensure school security and safety going forward.
Sen. Fasano also spoke to the group about bipartisan efforts in Connecticut to craft legislation that supports students, including Hispanic students, working towards earning a college degree if they are on a path to citizenship.
As president, Collier is responsible for leading NAMME’s governing board to develop its membership, student outreach and partnerships with other national organizations with similar missions.
Residents should place items at the curb by 5am on their designated trash collection day.
The program will start with Quinnipiac education students and Sheehan High School students staffing tables with information about several issues relating to school and gun violence, including student wellness, student activism and legislation.
The mission of CT DDS Families First is to secure all opportunities and support Connecticut citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) so that they may live full and productive lives in their communities.
Kern, who joined the School of Education faculty at Quinnipiac in 2015, received her doctorate in science education from the University of Nevada.