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.
Yaccarino Votes Against Deficit Mitigation Plan
State Representative David Yaccarino and his legislative colleagues in the General Assembly convened for a special session on December 8 called by Gov. Malloy to deal with the $358 million budget shortfall facing the state.
Quinnipiac University students make blankets and holiday cards for New Haven homeless shelter
Forty members of the Quinnipiac Student Nurses Association (QSNA) and residents of the Commons Residence Hall recently made 25 fleece blankets and festive greeting cards for the New Reach homeless shelter in New Haven.
Quinnipiac University students give back to the community by volunteering at New Haven homeless shelter
Twelve Quinnipiac University students gave back to the community by spending three days of their Thanksgiving break volunteering at Columbus House in New Haven.
North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
On December 4th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at their monthly “Coffee with Your Legislators” event at McDonald’s on Washington Avenue.
Senator Fasano Awarded First Ever “Legislator of the Year” Award from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) received the first ever “Legislator of the Year Award” from the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association (CRMA).
Rep. Yaccarino Attends CT Veterans Hall of Fame Ceremony
During a ceremony at the State Legislative Office Building Monday afternoon, North Haven resident Daniel Riccio joined ten other state residents and was inducted into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
Looney, Fasano, Yaccarino Applaud Vanacore Field Grant
Senate President Martin M. Looney, Representative Dave Yaccarino, Carolyn Vanacore, and Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano met at North Haven’s Vanacore Field to celebrate the newly awarded Small Town Economic Assistance Program grant.
U.S. Department of Agriculture certifies Quinnipiac University’s School of Law to operate mediation program
The Quinnipiac University School of Law’s Center On Dispute Resolution has received certification from the United States Department of Agriculture to establish and operate the Connecticut Agricultural Mediation Program on the North Haven Campus.
Sen. Fasano, Senate Republicans Vow to Pursue an Enforceable State Spending Cap During Next Legislative Session
Following an opinion released today by the Attorney General regarding the constitutional state spending cap, CT Senate Republican lawmakers commit to pursuing an enforceable cap during the 2016 legislative session.
Sen. Fasano & Fellow Republicans Share Short-Term and Long-Term Proposals to Address State Budget Shortfalls
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven) and House Republican Leader Themis Klarides (R-Derby) released their proposals to close the state’s current budget deficit and make long-term structural changes to help the state avoid future shortfalls.
Quinnipiac University to host panel discussion on refugees around the world Nov. 16
Two experts will discuss the current status of refugees around the world during a panel discussion from 12:30-2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, in the Carl Hansen Student Center, Room 225, at Quinnipiac University.
Quinnipiac University law students win American Bar Association’s annual ABA Criminal Justice Advocacy Competition
Four members of the Quinnipiac University School of Law Mock Trial Society won the American Bar Association’s annual Criminal Justice Advocacy Competition.