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Posted on July 16, 2025

HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and State Rep. Tammy Nuccio, House Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee, released the following statements Wednesday in response to Governor Lamont’s announcement of an agreement to boost Medicaid reimbursement rates for community health centers: “While I agree with Democrats that Medicaid reimbursement rates are a serious problem in Connecticut, […]

Posted on July 10, 2025

HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and State Rep. Tracy Marra (R-Darien), House Ranking Member of the Energy & Technology Committee, released the following statement Thursday in response to a proposed final decision from the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Docket No. 21-09-17: “Connecticut ratepayers are once again being saddled with the cost of the California-style policy agenda […]

Posted on July 10, 2025

“For years now, including during this past session, in an effort to examine their intentions and efficacy, I’ve inquired about the myriad statewide diversionary programs in Connecticut. It’s troubling to, once again, hear one of these important programs is being misused, most likely to the detriment of victims of crime,” Rep. Fishbein said. “This latest […]

Posted on June 30, 2025

HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) on Monday released the following statement in response to Gov. Lamont’s announcement that he will reappoint Marissa Gillett as chairman of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority: “The Governor’s decision to reappoint Marissa Gillett as PURA Chair is as baffling as it is predictable. She misled legislators and the […]

Posted on June 26, 2025

HARTFORD—House Minority Leader Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) and State Rep. Tracy Marra (R-Darien), House Ranking Member of the Energy and Technology Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Connecticut Siting Council’s decision to delay ruling on United Illuminating’s application to replace and reposition aging transmission lines in Fairfield and Bridgeport: “While United Illuminating’s project to replace […]

Posted on May 1, 2025

HARTFORD —House Republicans on Thursday released their “Reality Check Budget” — a responsible, common-sense plan that directly addresses the fiscal challenges within household budgets and state government. In contrast to legislative Democrats’ unchecked spending, the Reality Check Budget honors the fiscal guardrails and protects Connecticut’s long-term fiscal health while reducing the size and cost of […]

Posted on April 24, 2025

HARTFORD—House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora and Senate Republican Leader Stephen Harding on Thursday urged Attorney General William Tong to investigate possible civil rights violations at Yale University, where pro-Palestinian protesters allegedly blocked Jewish students from accessing Beinecke Plaza and directed insults at them. “Attorney General Tong has repeatedly positioned himself as a champion of civil […]

Posted on March 27, 2025

HARTFORD — Today, Connecticut House and Senate Republicans criticized the Lamont administration and legislative Democrats for fostering a culture of ethical lapses in state government, pointing to a troubling pattern of scandals and mismanagement. Citing controversies ranging from excessive spending in higher education to a canceled audit and misuse of government resources, Republicans called for an […]

Posted on March 7, 2025

Listen to our latest podcast which provides an inside look at our state government from the prospective of the CT House GOP. This week we delve in to the issue of public safety on our roads with State Rep. Greg Howard