State Representative

Steven Stafstrom

Proudly Serving Bridgeport

Legislative Office Building, Room 2502
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585, 1-800-842-8267
Steve.Stafstrom@cga.ct.gov

CURRENT NEWS

Judiciary Committee Advances Notable Legislation

April 1, 2024

The Judiciary Committee, which I chair, has completed its work for the 2024 Legislative Session and advanced several notable bills ahead of its reporting deadline.

Renaming of the Fairfield Metro Station to Fairfield-Black Rock Station

March 28, 2024

Submitting Written Testimony on HB 5507

March 20, 2024

Today, the Judiciary Committee, which I proudly co-chair, has a public hearing and one of the bills up for discussion is HB 5507, which would amend a statutory provision relating to the rights of parties and intervenors in proceedings before the Connecticut Siting Council (CSC) relating to the construction of electric transmission lines.

CIF 2030 Board Approves Funding for Two Bridgeport Projects

March 13, 2024

I am pleased to announce that the Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) Board approved funding for a pair of Bridgeport projects on Tuesday that will help spur economic development and preserve and renovate locally and nationally significant places in our community.

Important Update on UI Monopole Proposal

February 6, 2024

I want to share with you an important update on the United Illuminating monopole transmission line project through parts of Fairfield and Bridgeport.

Fairfield/Brewster Corridor Plan Open House and Office Hours

January 16, 2024

The City of Bridgeport, MetroCOG, Connecticut Department of Transportation, and the Black Rock NRZ are developing a multimodal corridor transportation plan for Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street in Black Rock. The purpose of the Corridor Plan is to reduce traffic, increase safety, and accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users.

New Soccer Team in Bridgeport

January 10, 2024

I joined local and state officials on Tuesday as MLS NEXT Pro announced the addition of Connecticut United Football Club as the league's newest independent club, which will be based in Bridgeport. CT United FC joins MLS NEXT Pro with a target start date of 2025.

Significant Tax Relief Measures in 2024

January 2, 2024

As a result of fiscal responsibility and bipartisanship in 2023, I am pleased to announce that significant relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024!