Joseph P. Gresko

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.

The House approved legislation to increase access to financial aid for students at the state’s aviation maintenance programs including the Stratford Aviation School.