Invest In Transportation Infrastructure
April 18, 2019We have heard from constituents, experts, Republicans and Democrats – everyone agrees that our entire transportation infrastructure needs significant investment in order to grow our economy.
Committee Backs $90.8 Million For Bassick
April 15, 2019The $115 million financing for the construction of a new Bassick High School remains on track. I’m very happy to report that today my colleagues and I on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee unanimously voted to approve legislation authorizing $90.8 million in state bond funding – about 80 percent of the total project cost.
Stafstrom Hails Bonding For Police Cameras
March 28, 2019Representative Steven Stafstrom joined his colleagues representing Bridgeport Thursday to announce that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve funding for the purchase of body cameras and digital data storage devices for the Bridgeport Police Department next week.
Hearings On Gun Safety, Immigration Bills
March 5, 2019In an email to residents, Rep. Steven Stafstrom urges the public to speak out at public hearings on legislation dealing with gun safety and immigration. People may sign up to receive his emails on legislation and other news here on his official website.
Lawmakers Seek Gaming Commission, Competitive Bidding For Resort-Casino
February 26, 2019The Bridgeport Delegation testified jointly before the Public Safety and Security Committee in support of legislation that seeks to establish a Connecticut Gaming Commission and create a competitive bidding process for a resort-casino at a public hearing Tuesday afternoon.
Sensible Gun Legislation To Make CT Safer
February 1, 2019Today my Judiciary Committee co-chair, Gary Winfield, and I joined our colleagues at a press conference to announce legislation we believe will reduce gun violence and make communities across the state safer.
Rep. Stafstrom To Hold Town Hall Forum
January 8, 2019Rep. Steve Stafstrom will hold his first Town Hall Forum of 2019 at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the Burroughs Community Center at 2470 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport.
Next phase for Cherry Street Lofts to move forward
September 20, 2018The State Bond Commission has approved a $1 million grant toward the second phase of the Cherry Street Lofts project.