Candidate for Connecticut State Senate - District 34 in 2018 Connecticut 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedIn 2009, Senator McLachlan led the opposition to proposed legislation that threatened religious freedoms. The proposal would have reorganized the Catholic Church in Connecticut by removing bishops and pastors from management decisions. Learn more
He has also proposed plans to reform the state’s justice system to reduce recidivism and help people access the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of life. Learn more
Sen. Logan has stressed the state’s need to retain and attract young skilled workers professionals and to create a business-friendly environment. Learn more
Heather spearheaded a School Planning Task Force to address the issues of racial imbalance and aging school infrastructure. Learn more
As Mayor, Heather established an Energy Efficiency Task Force to evaluate energy saving initiatives throughout the town. Learn more
He has focused on preventing border tolls in the greater Danbury area Learn more
Senator Fasano established an urban affairs initiative within his caucus in 2014 to open up the dialogue between Republican lawmakers and Connecticut cities to enhance educational and economic opportunities. Learn more
Senator Martin is a strong advocate for eliminating unfunded mandates, lowering energy costs and reducing government waste. Learn more
he has been a strong voice in favor of eliminating unfunded state mandates on cities and towns. Learn more
Senator Fasano, whose father was a doctor in New Haven, has advocated for legislation that seeks to remedy the problems caused by the rapid consolidation of physician practices in Connecticut and the resulting impacts on health care costs and patient choice. Learn more
Senator Fasano is the co-creator and was co-chair of the Bipartisan Round Table on Hospitals and Health Care, established in 2014 in partnership with Senate President Martin Looney to help ensure continued access to affordable quality care in Connecticut. Learn more
In 2012, on behalf of a constituent, Sen. McLachlan spearheaded a proposal that requires screening for heart defects on newborns. Learn more
In 2015, Senator Kelly played an important role the in passage of the CARE Act (SB 290) which requires hospitals to provide caregivers the important information and services they need to care for their loved ones at home upon discharge. Learn more
Senator Formica was past Chairman of the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments, where he chaired the regional rail committee and served on the regional water committee that resulted in a tri-town interconnection to conserve and share water. Learn more
As a member of the Transportation Committee, she worked to protect and improve the Danbury Branch line and helped lead the way on traffic relief initiatives for Southwestern Connecticut, especially with respect to rail service. Learn more
Legislative accomplishments of Senator Fasano include developing a historic bipartisan Senate power-sharing agreement following the tied result of the 2016 election, championing efforts to reform Connecticut’s eminent domain laws, protecting the Long Island Sound, and enhancing transparency and oversight of hospital conversions from non-profit to for-profit institutions. Learn more
In 2015, Senator Kelly played an important role the in passage of the CARE Act (SB 290) which requires hospitals to provide caregivers the important information and services they need to care for their loved ones at home upon discharge. Learn more
He was central to the enactment of An Act Concerning Life Insurance Producer Licenses (SB 480) which protects insurance consumers from unethical stock brokers. Learn more
The award was for his work promoting legislation requiring the probate court administrator to adopt standard practices for court-appointed conservators. Learn more
As an advocate for children, Sen. Fasano has been named a “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance and has proposed legislation to reform the state’s child welfare agency to better protect, monitor and support the children in its care. Learn more
During the 2015 Legislative Session Senator Frantz championed a number of policy changes of which Emily’s Law is the one he is the most proud. The law, named after Emily Fedorko, raises the minimum towing age to 16 while requiring the training of all new boaters in proper towing techniques. Learn more
As an advocate for children, Sen. Fasano has been named a “Children’s Champion” by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance and has proposed legislation to reform the state’s child welfare agency to better protect, monitor and support the children in its care. Learn more
As the Co-Chair of the Aging Committee, Senator Kelly works to improve the lives of seniors by strengthening elder abuse laws and improving aging in place initiatives which encourage independent living with dignity. Learn more
He believes action is immediately needed to reduce burdensome state regulations and taxes. Learn more
He will work to reduce license fees for small businesses and tradesmen, end the income tax on social security. Learn more
She believes that Connecticut must recreate a positive tax environment where businesses can grow and families can prosper. Learn more
Senator Boucher, who served on the Appropriations Committee as a State Representative, is now on the front line of efforts to balance the state’s growing budget deficit while holding the line on taxes, reducing government spending, saving businesses and growing jobs. Learn more
Sen. Logan believes that the state budgeting process starts “with the simple concept that we stop spending more than we take in.” Learn more
Heather also worked tirelessly with the town council to deliver the citizens of Groton two tax decreases during her tenure. Learn more
A goal of Senator Martin’s is the creation and adoption of definitions for the state spending cap. Learn more
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