Summary Of Major Legislation Passed
August 19, 2019The 2019 legislative session was demanding as ever and I’m grateful my colleagues and I were able to pass a balanced state budget that helps workers and people on fixed incomes, encourages economic growth and makes critical investments for our state – and all without raising our income tax.
Sales Tax Free Week
August 14, 2019Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24, you can save on clothing and footwear - and send your kids back to school in style!
Heatwave Advisory and Information
July 18, 2019With a heat wave expected to hit the state in the next few days and more hot days ahead, it is critical to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.
Blue Ribbon Commission on Tourism
May 29, 2019The tourism industry in CT supports more than 82,000 jobs, $14.7 billion in business sales, and $1.7 billion in tax revenues.
Memorial Day
May 23, 2019Memorial Day is a day when we remember and honor persons who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Let us take a moment to honor the memories of those who fought for our freedom.
Vaping Bill Passed
May 17, 2019House passes HB 7200, which would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapor products to persons under twenty-one.
April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
April 9, 2019The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.
Ryan Attends CSG Sound Science Policy Academy
February 4, 2019I am pleased with the opportunity to attend the Council of State Governments' Policy Academy titled Using Science to Inform State Policymaking, during the CSG December 2018 National Conference in Northern Kentucky- Greater Cincinnati. The one-day policy academy aimed to equip state leaders with a foundation for understanding science-based evaluation and using science in the development of policy.