D'Agostino leads passage of bill limiting removal of trees along highways
May 23, 2017State Rep. Mike D'Agostino, D-Hamden, led passage of House Bill 6123, which would provide more oversight over the tree removal work being completed by the state Department of Transportation on Connecticut's highways.
House Bill 6356 aims to protect natural assets
May 10, 2017On May 10, a bill I sponsored that would strengthen oversight of tree work by utilities passed in the state House of Representatives in a 144-1 vote. The bill now heads to the Senate for approval.
Fighting for your health care
May 5, 2017Following the U.S. House of Representatives' narrow approval of President Donald J. Trump's health care proposal, I am fighting to ensure that if the Affordable Care Act is repealed, Connecticut residents -- who would otherwise lose coverage -- will be able to maintain their insurance.
Rep. D'Agostino on WPKN Community Radio
March 28, 2017Rep. D'Agostino talked with Valerie Richardson from WPKN Community Radio about two of the bills he introduced this session, reducing deforestation along the state's roadways, and an update on the appeal process for the CT Coalition for Justice in Education (CCJEF) v. Rell decision.
Rep. D'Agostino urges DMV to re-open negotiations with AAA
February 23, 2017Rep. D'Agostino sent a letter to the Commissioner of the DMV.
Rep. D’Agostino Welcomes $600,000 Grant for Hamden Announced By The Governor
February 21, 2017I am pleased to have worked with the Governor's office to get this $600,000 to help redevelop the old HMS site into mixed use (business/community space on first floor and affordable housing).
Public Hearing Scheduled on Bill Regarding Presidential Tax Returns and National Popular Vote
February 17, 2017Legislation that I introduced -- which would withhold ballot access in Connecticut for any candidate for President of the United States who does not release his or her federal and state tax returns from the previous five years -- has been scheduled for a public hearing.
State Rep. Mike D'Agostino Testifies on Tree Removal Bill
February 10, 2017I just testified at the Environment Committee's public hearing on a bill (HB 6123) that I co-introduced to help control the tree removal work that the state Department of Transportation (DOT) has been doing on our state highways.