Category: Politics

Sen.-Elect Cicarella Named Senate Republican Whip

As a freshman legislator, he looks to bring new energy and perspective to this role for the benefit of his constituents.

State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87)

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Receives 2021 -2023 Legislative Assignments

It was announced by House Republican Leader-elect Vincent Candelora that Rep. Yaccarino will serve in the House Republican Leadership Team once again as a Senior Whip.

Senator-elect Paul Cicarella Thanks Volunteers, Vinnie Penn for Running Stuff-A-Bus Event to Support CT Food Bank

The annual event benefits the Connecticut Food Bank and helps Connecticut families who struggle with hunger to share in the comfort of a holiday meal.

Op-Ed: State Representative Dave Yaccarino on Thanksgiving this year

Thanksgiving will likely look very different for many of us as the COVID-19 pandemic has altered life and changed the way we typically gather with friends and family for the holidays.

Local State Lawmakers Announce Applications Now Being Accepted for the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program

The program is designed to help small businesses and nonprofits that have faced financial hardship caused by COVID-19.

Senator-Elect Paul Cicarella Thanks Voters for their Support, Commits to Represent all Voices

Paul Cicarella is thanking voters for their support after winning the 34th District state Senate race to replace long-serving Republican Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano. “I want to thank the people of the 34th District for

Paul Cicarella Earns Public Safety Endorsements from North Haven Police Union, Connecticut State Fraternal Order of Police and the New Haven Police Union

Support follows previous public safety endorsements from the Police Officer’s Association of Connecticut and the Connecticut State Police Union.

Absentee Ballots Process: What You Need to Know

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we conduct business, educate our children, and go about our daily lives. It has also changed our election process.

(l to r): House Republican Leader Themis Klarides, State Representative Dave Yaccarino and House Democrat Leader Joe Aresimowicz on the floor of the House of Representatives at the State Capitol in Hartford during a special legislative session held on Thursday, September 30, 2020.

Yaccarino is Honored by Quilts of Valor

The organization was established with the hope to cover those touched by war with a Quilt of Valor.

Paul Cicarella Endorsed by Police Officers Association of Connecticut

Paul Cicarella has earned the endorsement of the Police Officers Association of Connecticut in support of his candidacy for the 34th District State Senate seat.

Paul Cicarella Earns Independent Party Endorsement in Bid for 34th District State Senate Seat

Paul Cicarella, who is running as a Republican in his bid for the 34th District State Senate seat, has also earned the endorsement of the state’s Independent Party. “I want to thank the Independent Party

Police Accountability Statement from State Representative Dave Yaccarino

The current angst in our country surrounding issues of race and police accountability is overwhelming and disheartening, and it feels like we are divided more now than ever. We need to focus on respecting each other,