Funding for PSEG Harbor Station Coal Plant Demolition
September 27, 2023I am happy to announce that the State of Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) has approved a $22.5 million grant application to fund the demolition and abatement of the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant in Bridgeport.
Funding for PSEG Harbor Station Coal Plant Demolition
September 27, 2023I am happy to announce that the State of Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) has approved a $22.5 million grant application to fund the demolition and abatement of the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant in Bridgeport.
$22.5 Million CIF Grant for Demolition of Decommissioned PSEG Coal Plant
September 26, 2023I am happy to announce that the State of Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) has approved a $22.5 million grant application to fund the demolition and abatement of the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant in Bridgeport.
Increasing Accountability Among Utility Companies
May 2, 2023The Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) unanimously voted to begin a search for consultants to monitor the performance of the state's two electric distribution companies - Eversource and United Illuminating. This is an important step toward eventually shifting to performance-based regulation for the companies.
Speaker Ritter & Majority Leader Rojas Reappoint Gresko as Chair of the Environment Committee
December 5, 2022Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford, Manchester) today announced the reappointment of Rep. Joseph Gresko (D-Stratford) as House Chair of the Environment Committee.
CT Post: Stratford high school students restore Great Meadows Marsh in $4M project
September 6, 2022Stratford State Rep. Joe Gresko was one of many who invoked the memory of Gresko’s predecessor, Soundkeeper Terry Backer.
“Believe me, he’s in my ear all the time saying ‘What are we going to do next?’” Gresko said.
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REP. MUSHINSKY ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO COMPLETE QUINNIPIAC RIVER LINEAR TRAIL PROJECT
August 30, 2022State Representative Mary Mushinsky (D- Wallingford) commends the Connecticut Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) for increasing funding in order to complete the Quinnipiac River Linear Trail Fireworks Island bridge project in Wallingford.
100% on 2022 Environmental Scorecard
August 8, 2022Proud to receive a perfect score of 100 on the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters' 2022 Environmental Scorecard. The scorecard aims to hold lawmakers accountable for their positions on issues related to the environment and puts a focus on priorities for the next session.