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Answering media questions about PA 19-24 and Farm Wineries
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino led House passage of a new four-year contract between the University of Connecticut and its 2,200 graduate assistants. D'Agostino said this bill will help UConn be competitive in attracting graduate assistant candidates.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino joins state Reps. Steve Stafstrom, Michelle Cook, Josh Elliott, Chris Rosario, Jack Hennessy, Brian Ohler and Jay Case, at a press conference to advocate for the release of the additional supplemental motor vehicle tax reimbursement needed to make Bridgeport, Hamden and Torrington whole.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino advocates for the release of the additional supplemental car tax reimbursement money Hamden needs to be made whole.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino leads House passage of a contract amendment that would raise wages, provide workers' compensation and increase funding for training and orientation programs for 8,500 personal care attendants.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino joins state Reps. Josh Elliott and William Tong, state Sen. Bob Duff, Senate President Martin Looney and SEIU 1199 workers at a press conference on March 20. The lawmakers advocated for the passage of a contract amendment that would give raise wages and provide workers' compensation for personal care attendants.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino advocates for the passage of a contract amendment for personal care attendants that would raise their wages, provide them with workers' compensation and increase funding for training and orientation programs.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino joins state Rep. Matt Less, Majority Leader Matt Ritter and House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz at a labor union rally.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino, House chairman of the legislature's General Law Committee, listens as residents give public testimony on a proposal to regulate the retail sale of marijuana.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino advocates for creating a regulatory framework for the retail sale of marijuana for adults 21 and over during a press conference. D'Agostino serves as House chairman of the legislature's General Law Committee.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino meets with seniors at the Davenport-Dunbar Residence after the legislature approved to restore $54 million in funding to the Medicare Savings Program.
After restoring $54 million in funding to the Medicare Savings Program, state Rep. Mike D'Agostino meets with seniors at Hamden's Davenport-Dunbar Residence to explain the legislative fix.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino meets with seniors at Hamden's Davenport-Dunbar Residence to explain a legislative fix to the Medicare Savings Program.
Commending his advocacy for protecting the state’s trees, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters named state Rep. Mike D’Agostino to its 2017 Legislative Champions Hall of Fame.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino, D-Hamden, defends the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) agreement July 24 in House Chambers. The state House of Representatives passed the labor deal in a 78-72 vote.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino, D-Hamden, leads the debate on the State Employee Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) agreement in House Chambers July 24.
On July 10, state Rep. Mike D-Agostino, D-Hamden, participated in a panel discussion with state Reps. Robyn Porter and Josh Elliott. More than 100 Hamden residents attended the panel discussion, where D'Agostino discussed the wins and losses of the 2017 legislative session and provided his constituents with an update on the budget negotiations. The panel discussion was held by the Hamden Progressive Action Network.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino participated in a panel discussion July 10 with state Reps. Robyn Porter and Josh Elliott. More than 100 Hamden residents attended the panel discussion, which was held by the Hamden Progressive Action Network, to discuss the state of Connecticut and town and how they can improve both.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino, D-Hamden, marks the end of the 2017 legislative session with his colleagues state Reps. Josh Elliott and Robyn Porter.
During a public hearing, state Rep. Mike D'Agostino, D-Hamden, testifies on a bill that would limit the removal of trees along highways.
At a Neighborhood 40 meeting in Hamden, state Rep. Mike D'Agostino (D-Hamden) addressed residents' concerns about state funding for the town, education aid, the likelihood of implementing tolls and tackling Connecticut's budget deficit. Senate President Martin Looney (D-New Haven) also attended the meeting to hear constituents' questions.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino (D-Hamden) was joined by Senate President Martin Looney in Hamden to talk about state funding for the town, education aid, the possibility of implementing tolls in Connecticut and how legislators are working together to address a growing budget deficit.
On May 8, State Rep. Mike D'Agostino (D-Hamden) attended a state budget forum held by Action Together Connecticut to discuss funding priorities for the 2017 fiscal year and how the legislature would address the growing state deficit.
On May 8, state Rep. Mike D'Agostino (D-Hamden) was joined by his colleague state Rep. Sean Scanlon (D-Guilford) at a state budget forum where they discussed funding priorities and how they are going to address Connecticut's deficit. The forum, which was also attended by state Reps. Robyn Porter (D-New Haven), Josh Elliott (D-Hamden), James Albis (D-East Haven), and state Sen. Gary Winfield (D-New Haven) was held by Action Together Connecticut.
Rep. Mike D'Agostino and Rep. Robyn Porter, joined by Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz and other colleagues visiting Hamden schools to hear about the positive use of school funding for programs to improve the lives of at risk students. With the help of Alliance District money Hamden has achieved a remarkable increase in reading scores and reduction in school discipline events. Rep. D'Agostino and Porter coordinated the visit.
Rep. Mike D'Agostino confers with colleague Rep. Robyn Porter about legislation that prevents municipalities with magnet schools from charging tuition to neighboring towns for their out of district students. The bill, introduced and authored by Rep. D'Agostino and co-sponsored by Rep. Porter was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives Monday.
Rep. Mike D’Agostino talking with UAW representatives Bev Brakeman (left) and Julie Kushner at a State Capitol reception sponsored by the group. Rep.D’Agostino discussed a number of issues of interest under consideration in the General Assembly with the UAW members.
Rep. D’Agostino being interviewed by reporters concerning his opposition to a reduction in transportation service affecting residents at the Davenport-Dunbar Senior Residence in Hamden.
Rep. Mike D'Agostino joined local and state officials for a ceremonial ribbon cutting with students on a new playground at West Woods School in Hamden.
State Representative Michael D'Agostino was honored by the Connecticut Care Retirement Association for passage of Public Act 15-115, An Act Establishing a Bill of Rights for Residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities.
D'Agostino speaks at forum for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs).
Rep. D'Agostino attends the bill signing to create the Office of Early Childhood Education.
Rep. D'Agostino speaks at a PTA meeting and presents funding for a new playground at Shepard Glen School.
Rep. D'Agostino speaks at a PTA meeting and presents funding for a new playground at Shepard Glen School.
At a packed public meeting held on March 6th at the Hamden Middle School, Rep. D'Agostino stood with residents, community groups, and other legislators from New Haven and Hamden to ask in-depth questions on UI's plan for tree trimming proposals designed to protect power lines but harm tree lines.