“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 Department of Criminal Justice audit is yet another example of the largesse of state government and a system that puts so much emphasis on debating and defining the finer points of each state law only to then disregard outcomes until a report like this comes to light. We Republicans appreciate the auditors for noting these discrepancies and look forward to working with our colleagues and the Department of Criminal Justice to rein in this reckless behavior and solve this situation going forward.”
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, […]
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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 […]
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