Mushinsky Discusses Bottle Legislation on The Real Story
March 31, 2017I joined Al Terzi, host of The Real Story on Fox CT, and Lou Birch from Citizens Campaign for the Environment, to talk about pending legislation on the returnable bottle law.
World Water Day at the State Capitol
March 22, 2017Today I joined colleagues, Save The Sound, CT Fund for Environment, advocacy groups, DEEP and DPH at a press conference highlighting World Water Day and all of the things that Connecticut is doing to ensure safe, clean drinking water and clean waterways across the state.
Mushinsky on the Q-Show
March 14, 2017On March 9, I made an appearance on the Q-Show, a Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce program that airs on Channel 20 in North Haven on public access television, a show that covers legislative and policy updates.
Mushinsky Named Assistant Deputy Speaker
January 18, 2017Mary Mushinsky (D-Wallingford) has been tapped to serve in a new leadership capacity by Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Berlin/Southington). Mushinsky, who has been serving since 1981, has been named Assistant Deputy Speaker.
PRI Committee Endorses Drones Bill
March 10, 2016I am pleased that the Program Review and Investigations Committee (PRI), approved SB 148, a bill to regulate weaponization of drones, which attempts to curb civilian and police use of unmanned aerial devices to carry guns, incendiary devices, tear gas or other weapons.
The Quinnipiac Linear Trail Moving Forward
February 9, 2016I am pleased to see this important project moving forward that will provide expanded access without having to rely on motorized transport.
Lyman Hall Athletic Fields Gets Grant
February 8, 2016The State Bond Commission approved $250,000 in funds for Wallingford’s Lyman Hall High School to repair and improve their athletic fields. As Lyman Hall and the Board of Education have worked hard to repair and improve the substandard athletic fields, it is very helpful that the state is also willing to contribute a portion of the cost. Everyone shares an interest in protecting our student athletes.
Biennial Budget Package Passes
June 8, 2015I supported a budget package that begins lifting the property tax burden for Connecticut residents. Facing projected deficits over the next two years, the legislature cut over a billion dollars from the current services budget, however, the budget also ensures significant investments in the state’s transportation infrastructure, including improvements to roads, bridges and rail.