Bridging the Divide in Politics
The event drew a diverse audience and featured practical strategies for navigating political disagreement in both public policy and personal life.
North Haven Legislators Host 9th Annual Cookout & Conversation
The lawmakers provided an update regarding the 2019 Legislative Session that concluded on June 5th and discussed issues pertaining to the state budget, increased taxes, and tolls with nearly 70 residents that were in attendance.
Op-Ed: New Laws Effective July 1, 2019
As of July 1st, there are a number of new laws that went into effect. I want to make you aware of this information as some of these new laws, including the budget, will add financial pressure on Connecticut residents and businesses.
Rep. Yaccarino Attends Signing Ceremony for Laotian Hmong Veteran Burial Rights
Hmong veterans fought alongside American troops in Laos throughout the Vietnam War, but prior to the passage of this legislation, they were ineligible to be buried in federally-recognized Veterans cemeteries in Connecticut.
North Haven Soccer Club 2019 Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to Quinn Kirby and Camille Sahirul, the 2019 NHSC scholarship recipients!
LWV of Hamden-North Haven elects
The the League of Women Voters of Hamden/North Haven elected a new Steering Committee for a two year term at their annual dinner meeting.
Local Legislators Tour North Haven Amazon Fulfillment Center
The North Haven facility currently under construction and scheduled to open this summer will become the company’s second fulfillment center in Connecticut and is anticipated to create more than 1,500 new, full-time jobs.
Quinnipiac University to host summit on June 7 to report strategies and recommendations to address opioid crisis in Connecticut
Recommendations from law enforcement, counselors, city and town officials, medical professionals, criminal justice representatives and others will be reported during the day-long event.
Rep. Yaccarino, Bill to Increase Tax Abatement for Volunteer First Responders Passes House and Senate
The proposal would allow towns to increase the property tax abatement available to volunteer firefighters and other first responders at a level higher than the current $1,000.
Rep. Yaccarino Supports A Bill To Expand Workers Compensation for Mental Health Treatment
In order to qualify, individuals must have had the PTSD come as a direct result of a qualifying event that occurred in the line of duty, and not due to any intervening factor or other source of stress.
2019 Connecticut Irish Festival Feis and Agricultural Fair
The festival runs from 3PM to 10PM on Saturday, June 22 and 8AM to 7PM on Sunday, June 23. Admission is $12 and children under 12 are free.
Fifty high school students from Hamden and New Haven visit Quinnipiac University to celebrate completion of Netter Health Professions Club
The club was sponsored by Quinnipiac’s Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine’s Health Career Pathways (HCP) program.
Rep. Yaccarino Votes for Bill Cracking Down on the Sale of Fentanyl
s legislation classifies fentanyl as a narcotic substance. The penalties for manufacturing and selling narcotics except as authorized by law, typically involve mandatory prison time along with substantial fines.