Joseph P. Gresko

Introducing the new Soundkeeper, Bill Lucey. Our friend Terry Backer smiling down as his legacy continues

The state House of Representatives took a significant step toward solving the state’s fiscal crisis by securing a crucial piece of the budget puzzle – ratifying a concessions deal that is expected to save taxpayers $1.5 billion over the next two years.

I testified at a DOT hearing on the proposal to improve traffic flow in Stratford and Milford at Exit 33. A full interchange at exit 33 will ease traffic in in Devon and Stratford and lead to a spike in economic development in the area.

House Democrats released a revised two-year proposed state budget that includes ideas from Democrats, Republicans and the governor, as well as input from municipalities, the business community, hospitals and other constituencies. I will be holding an info-session in Stratford in the coming weeks.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be holding public meetings on the 2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). I will attend and advocate for our I95 exit 33 interchange completion and roundabout reconfiguration at exit 31.

The House and Senate approved a bill to allow sanctioned mixed martial arts events in the state.

Cities and towns may exempt up to $20,000 or 10% of the property's assessed value for Gold Star families...it is a voluntary program, not a mandate.

I was proud to host a bipartisan press conference on protecting our state parks and state forests.