Strengthening Connecticut's gun laws to make its communities safer
February 6, 2018State Reps. Steve Stafstrom and William Tong joined New Haven Mayor Toni Harp and members of the New Haven Delegation at a press conference on Feb. 5 to introduce legislation that would ban bump stocks and "ghost guns" in Connecticut.
Saving Bridgeport taxpayers tens of millions of dollars over the next several years
December 28, 2017Bridgeport is expected to save tens of millions of dollars over the next several years after it was recently able to restructure a portion of its unfunded pension liabilities. Through House Bill 7296, Bridgeport was given the statutory authority to issue bonds to pay off more than $83 million in unfunded pension liabilities into the Connecticut Municipal Employee Retirement System.
End-of-year Capitol report
December 15, 2017During the 2017 legislative session, we implemented structural reforms that will not only help Connecticut steady its financial footing, but will also help spur economic development and restore millions of dollars to municipalities, our schools and core state services. As vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee and a member of the Planning and Development Committee, we were also able to pass legislation that helps Bridgeport, improves our judicial system and protects some of our most vulnerable citizens. I am proud to share information about some of these new laws with you.
Stafstrom named 2017 Legislative Champion by Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs
November 28, 2017The Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs named state Rep. Steve Stafstrom as its 2017 Legislative Champion. Stafstrom was awarded for his commitment to the local community.
Legislature approves changes to Renters' Rebate Program and hospital tax
November 15, 2017Following the legislature’s approval of technical revisions to the bipartisan budget passed last month, older and disabled renters are slated to receive their state refund checks under the Connecticut Renters’ Rebate Program.
Quality child care for working families
November 8, 2017Connecticut families, currently on the wait-list, can start enrolling in the Care 4 Kids program, the state’s primary child care support program. Care 4 Kids helps low- to moderate-income families in Connecticut pay for child-care costs.
Bridgeport moves closer to becoming a national model for the reuse of waste heat
October 30, 2017Under the bipartisan $41.3 billion state budget passed Oct. 26, a pilot program will be established for the development and construction of a combined heat and power facility that will provide waste heat for a thermal heating loop in downtown Bridgeport.
Bipartisan budget overwhelmingly approved in Legislature
October 26, 2017After months of negotiations, Democrats and Republicans have overwhelmingly approved a bipartisan budget that steadies Connecticut's financial footing, spurs economic development, and restores millions of dollars to municipalities, our schools and core state services.