As we debrief the 2018 Legislative Session, I wanted to highlight for you a few pieces of legislation that have a direct and particular impact on Bridgeport which our Delegation was able to get passed in both chambers and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
Under the bipartisan state budget compromise, further municipal aid cuts are prevents, funding to the Medicare Savings Program is fully restored, and $12 million to the Husky A healthcare program is restored.
A bill, championed by the Bridgeport legislative delegation, that would permit and implement an open and competitive Request for Proposal process for private or tribal entities to bid for a qualification to develop, manage and operate a casino gaming facility in Connecticut passed the state House of Representatives.
The state House of Representatives took a step toward addressing the national epidemic of gun violence by passing legislation that would ban bump stocks.
