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I was back in the Capitol chambers on Wednesday for a session to vote on several appointments. My colleagues and I have plans for additional sessions this month, with things really ramping up in May.
Our work continues on such pivotal issues such as reducing the costs of energy, childcare, special education and housing.
I will provide updates to these issues, as well as others, as they come down the pike. |
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For years I've been working on a way to fund universal school meals, and HB7273 offers a solution.
There is a public hearing before the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee on Monday, April 14, at 11 a.m. on HB7273, a bill I co-sponsored which would tax some sweetened beverages, syrups and powders. The revenue generated from that tax would go toward funding the universal free school meals program.
You can register to testify and find more details in this week’s CGA Bulletin. cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABulletin/Bulletin.asp
*Reminder - you only need to register if you wish to provide testimony. You can tune in to watch the proceedings live on the committee’s YouTube channel. |
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| Housing Affordability Forum |
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The Newington legislative delegation is hosting a housing affordability forum on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 100 Garfield St., in Newington.
Join us - along with Matt Pugliese (Deputy Commissioner, DECD), Chelsea Ross (executive director, Partnership for Strong Communities), Caitlin Rose (CEO, Friendship Service Center), Michael Santoro (director, Department of Housing) and Robert Counihan (chairman, Newington Housing Authority) - as we talk about this critical issue in the state, and what we are doing as legislators to address it. |
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Speaking of the Newington legislative delegation, please join us and lobbyists on May 7 in the Legislative Office Building private dining room at 9 a.m. as we discuss other important issues prior to a session in the House and Senate chambers.
Details below. |
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| New Britain Business Legislative Roundtable |
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This event is a little further off, so mark your calendars. I will join my fellow New Britain legislative delegation in a business roundtable on Wednesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Charter Oak State College.
Details below. |
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March was Women's History Month. As you can see below, we were busy recognizing the amazing women in our communities.
While it was an honor to do that, it's more important to keep the momentum going by working on passing legislation to close the gender wage gap, protect women's reproductive health and fund programs that improve child and family care. |
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| Student Loan Reduction Program |
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| The student loan reduction session that I hosted with Rep. Eleni Kavros DeGraw went well. Please see below for a video of the event. |
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The second annual Special Education Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, April 12th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Newington High School (605 Willard Ave).
Connect with community agencies, college representatives, legal resources, DDS, specialized schools, advisory, recreational organizations, specialized travel agencies, specialized groups and many more that can help out Special Education students and their families work towards their goals.
Admission if FREE and all are welcome!
If you have any questions, please text or call Diana at 860-515-8724. |
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The UConn women's basketball team's National Championship victory parade and rally will take place in downtown Hartford on Sunday, April 13. The parade will step off at the State Capitol at 1 p.m. at the intersection of Trinity Street and Elm Street and will end at the intersection of Asylum Street and Trumbull Street.
The rally will begin at approximately 1:30 P.M. and will be held outside of the main entrance of the XL Center on Trumbull Street.
Congratulations Huskies! |
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As always, if I can be of assistance to you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 860-240-8585 or email me at Gary.Turco@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "LIKE" my Facebook page for news and legislative updates!
Sincerely,
Gary Turco
State Representative |
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