House and Senate R's Call for Spending Cuts.

Connecticut House and Senate Republicans called for state government belt tightening, beginning with the legislature itself -- just as families and businesses have had to do. [More] [Spending Cuts Press Packet]  (PDF/82kb)

CT Gas Taxes Still Rising, GOP Offers Better Way.

Because a Connecticut gas tax rises as wholesale prices soar, we propose capping that tax to stop it from increasingly picking drivers' pockets. [More] [Hidden Tax Press Packet]  (PDF/82kb)

Still time to "Do Something".

Republicans AGAIN offered their alternative budget to cope with the growing deficit. [More] [Press Packet] (PDF/4mb)

Republicans Offer Alternative Budget

Republicans offered an alternative budget to cut state gas taxes and the business entity tax by offering thousands of state employees an early retirement plan that reduces spending by $163 million next year. [More] [Full Budget Package] (PDF/4mb)

House Republicans Launch New Blog

House Republicans today formally unveiled their new blog "House Rules" at cthouserules.com to open a direct dialogue between House Republicans and Connecticut residents. [More] 

Extending a Helping Hand

House Republicans unveil an immediate, targeted middle class tax relief plan to help those struggling to heat their homes and combat the ever increasing costs of health care coverage. [More] [Proposed Calendar]

"Three Strikes" Reforms

Republican leaders introduced reforms to toughen jail sentences on Connecticut's most serious repeat offenders. [More]

The NO Tax Increase Budget

House Republicans unveiled a budget plan that requires no new taxes, is balanced and would save taxpayers at least $1 billion over the next two years while maintaining vital state services. [More] [Press Packet] (.pdf/3.7mb, updated May 2)

Protecting Our Children - Around the Block, Around the Clock

Connecticut's children will have more secure schools and greater protection from predators roaming the streets and cyber space under legislative proposals presented by House Republicans. [More]

Senior Security

Connecticut House Republicans are pushing legislation to exempt retirees' pension benefits from the state income tax in order and numerous other legislative initiatives to encourage people to live, work and retire in Connecticut. Connecticut is one of four states that fully tax all pensions as earned income, and one of only five states that provides no relief for veterans. [More]

Learn here... Live here!

House Republicans propose a unique affordable housing program that helps first-time home buyers, promotes college education and addresses the ongoing brain drain of young people heading out of state. [More] [Sign the petition!] [Additional Facts]