Connecticut House Republicans

President Biden is out the 2024 race, and Democrats who have been pulling his strings want the American public to move on and ignore the hoax they perpetuated until his infamous June 27 debate performance against former President Donald J. Trump.

Corporate America backing away from DEI, state government diving in.

Gov. Lamont orders new state inclusion office, Republicans aren’t pleased HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont’s issued an executive order on Tuesday that will create a new state office on equity and inclusion, a plan that the Connecticut House of Represe…

➡️ On Monday, state House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and House Republican Leader Stephen Harding sent a letter to Attorney General William Tong questioning the deal. Candelora and Harding’s letter notes the state has joined a Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, the latter of which has a close relationship with OVG.

CRDA cancels vote on $145M XL Center renovation plan amid GOP concerns The Capital Region Development Authority postponed a key Tuesday vote on a $145 million renovation of Hartford’s downtown XL Center arena, after Republican legislative leaders questioned the involvement of an entertainment group tied up in a separate state lawsuit. The CRDA has a tentative agreeme...

🤔 Democrat opposition in the legislature to mandatory jail time for criminal elections violations making more sense?

State Legislators Paid Thousands to Bridgeport Campaign Workers Charged with Ballot Fraud BRIDGEPORT — Campaign workers charged with absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport were collectively paid thousands of dollars by other legislative candidates for ballot canvassing and related services, according to election filings obtained by CT Examiner. The four campaign workers pleaded not guilty...

Jewish communities from across Connecticut came together today to celebrate Jewish pride and unity. A special gathering was held in the Senate Chambers to mark 30 years since the passing of the Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Music plays a central role in the Chabad tradition and a presentation of the 14 songs composed and taught by the Rebbe was featured during the tribute.

👀 CT Post: Three weeks before City Councilman Alfredo Castillo was arrested for alleged absentee ballot abuses, his name and address appeared on a city log recording who obtained absentee ballot applications for the upcoming legislative primaries.

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👀 Federal immigration officers said they have located and are preparing to deport an undocumented immigrant who was imprisoned in Connecticut for a criminal motor vehicle fatality but released after state authorities refused to cooperate with federal officials on an immigration matter.

U.S. immigration arrests man convicted of vehicular manslaughter in CT. They want him deported. Federal immigration authorities criticize Connecticut policy on detainers: “ERO Boston will continue to prioritize public safety by aggressively arresting and removing egregious noncitizen of…

House Republicans have raised this as a problem issue for citizens who find that state government isn't firing on all cylinders, most recently highlighting the topic through legislation before the Labor Committee.

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Several state agencies attempted to limit or cap the amount of time state employees could work from home, but those attempts were determined to violate the state’s telework policy, according to three arbitration decisions made in 2022 and received by Inside Investigator through a Freedom of Information Request.

CT state agencies tried to limit telework in 2022, were overturned in arbitration Read More at Inside Investigator >>

State Representative Vincent Candelora pointed to the rising risks cops face, saying the state must ensure their families are taken care of when tragedy strikes.

“A lot of towns in our state are caught off guard because on the job deaths are less frequent and we’re starting to see an increase so it’s causing a lot of municipalities and the state itself to examine the benefits to make sure the families are made whole,” Candelora said.

Widow of fallen CT state trooper denied survivors pension sparks calls for legislative reform SOUTHINGTON - The widow of a state police trooper killed in the line of duty last month will not see a dime of his pension under current state law, a situation sparking demands for reform. Trooper Aaron Pelletier, 34, of Southington, died May 30 after being struck by a pickup truck while conducti

Ballot fraud in Bridgeport has exposed the frailties of our election system here in Connecticut. Good to team with the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus today to again call for reform.

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"Decisions that govern our voting system should not be made on party-line votes, with the Democrat majority dictating the terms. That's the absolute worst way to address the crisis of confidence in Connecticut's electoral system. These decisions should be made via a bipartisan process, with collaboration from all sides, to ensure that both majority and minority interests are protected," said Candelora and Harding.

CT GOP Leaders Call for Strengthened Election Security and Bipartisan Commission Amid Bridgeport Ballot Fraud Allegations HARTFORD—House and Senate Republicans on Thursday called upon Governor Lamont to immediately establish a bipartisan commission focused on reviewing and making recommendations to improve the security of Connecticut's electoral process. The request from Republicans marks their latest effort to bols

⚡ This downgrade from Moody’s will only increase costs for ratepayers who are already being squeezed by their electric bills. Republicans have called for a change in the regulatory environment, and our proposals aimed at reducing rates have fallen on deaf ears. Governor Lamont and legislative Democrats' refusal to fix the problem as they cede more control to the PURA chairman will ensure that our state has the most expensive electric rates in the nation.

Moody’s downgrades Eversource’s CL&P to negative outlook amid CT ‘unpredictable regulatory’ climate The fight between state regulators and Connecticut’s principal electric utility grew more stark Tuesday when a major credit rating agency downgraded Eversource’s Connecticut Light and Power subsidiary to a negative outlook based largely on “an inconsistent and unpredictable regulatory environm...

Today is Juneteenth Independence Day. After the conclusion of the Civil War, on June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas. The army announced that the more than 250,000 enslaved individuals were now free by executive decree.

When debating the "fair share" policy, I said on the House floor that no one from the Department asked for this policy, and didn't testify about it. This was confirmed by an internal department memo obtained by CT Mirror saying "We continue to oppose the ‘fair share’ concept, which treats affordable housing like a punishment whose pain must be spread out amongst those who are the biggest Transgressors." https://ctmirror.org/2024/06/16/ct-fair-share-housing-doh/

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🚨 Rep. Holly Cheeseman (R-East Lyme), ranking member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee — which has jurisdiction over all matters relating to fees and taxation — told YI that “Anything that adds to the cost of transporting goods and doing business will inevitably be passed on to the consumer, whether it is the diesel tax or the highway use tax.” Cheeseman added, “Inflation is still running above the Federal Reserve’s goal and our residents are paying the price, literally. This tax increase won’t help.”

Connecticut’s Diesel Fuel Tax to Increase 6.5% on July 1 Starting July 1, trucks and other diesel fuel vehicles will face a 3.2-cent tax increase per gallon, as announced in a letter from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) to lawmakers. This hike raises the tax from 49.2 cents to 52.4 cents per gallon. The increase comes after the G

Charges associated with a 2019 case rather than allegations of fraud tied to the ballot box stuffing video that made national headlines.

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Wanda Geter-Pataky, deputy head of the city’s Democratic Town Committee, and city councilman Alfredo Castillo were arrested Tuesday and charged with election fraud.

Bridgeport officials charged with election fraud tied to absentee ballots from Ganim's 2019 campaign Wanda Geter-Pataky and Councilman Alfredo Castillo were charged with election fraud in connection with absentee ballots for Mayor Joe Ganim’s 2019 campaign.

➡️ ➡️ House Minority Leader Vincent J. Candelora, R-North Branford, said that while Lamont talked tough about ARPA, he allowed his fellow Democrats to give temporary aid to groups planning to use it to cover ongoing costs.

“The governor didn’t stick to his guns,” Candelora said, adding it only will be harder next year to get these same groups to accept spending cuts. “He blessed this document.”

New CT budget leaves huge gap one year down the road Nearly $700M in temporary money, most of which goes to ongoing costs, will prop up CT's budget in the next fiscal year — and then go away.

D-Day occurred 80 years ago today. The Allied Forces took control of the heavily fortified beaches at Normandy. This action, while costly, led to the liberation of France and eventually the rest of Western Europe. We remember and honor the sacrifices made to provide us with the freedom that we are able to enjoy today.

💔 Take a moment today to reflect on the life and work of Trooper First Class Pelletier, whose selflessness in his commitment to our state personified the highest ideals of public service. Rest in peace.

State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier to be laid to rest Wednesday Friends, family, and law enforcement from all over are expected to pay their respects Wednesday as TFC Aaron Pelletier will be laid to rest.

Rather than dedicating more money to higher education, as Democrats did, House Republicans offered a budget plan that would have helped cities and towns cover growing special education costs, easing mounting pressure on property taxpayers.

Danbury's WestConn is 'in danger of not meeting' accreditation standards, per higher ed commission The New England Commission of Higher Education says Western Connecticut State University's leadership has not been stable and it faces "financial challenges."

💔 Our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and law enforcement professionals throughout the state who are mourning the loss of Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier.

Memorial Day 2024: Remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Today is Armed Forces Day. Join us as we pay tribute to the men and women who serve in all six branches of America's military - acknowledging their dedication, sacrifices, and the irreplaceable role they all play in keeping our nation safe.