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April 26, 2024 Last Edit: June 5, 2025
State Director Andy Markowski provided a legislative update to let members know what NFIB is doing for them.
On April 11th, as the Connecticut Legislature entered its current critical final weeks of the session, NFIB State Director Andy Markowski hosted State Representative Steve Weir for an exclusive virtual legislative briefing to learn the latest about the top labor issues and other challenges facing small business owners in Hartford. State Director Markowski and Rep. Weir had an informative discussion and answered questions about the important maneuvering under the Capitol Dome and the potential consequences for Main Street businesses in the state.
Though this NFIB members-only virtual event required free advanced registration, we have provided a recording of this interview and Q&A for NFIB members and small business allies. Among the topics discussed were the expanded employer-paid sick leave mandate, the elimination of the “tip credit,” unemployment compensation for striking workers, and the FY25 state budget.
>>>>> Watch a video of the briefing HERE. <<<<<
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Guest speaker Rep. Weir is the Ranking Member on the CT House Labor & Public Employees Committee, as well as serving on the Housing and Higher Education committees. His business and community involvement runs deep, and he asked that his contact information be provided to all participants.
Contact Information:
Steve.Weir@cga.ct.gov
55th District (Andover-Bolton-Glastonbury-Hebron-Marlborough)
House Republican Office
Direct Line: 860-240-8662
Mobile: 860-918-0721
NFIB Grassroots Manager Julianna Rauf also discussed with participants how members can get involved and make their voices heard in the capital. If you have questions about this event or other NFIB efforts, please reach out to Julianna at julianna.rauf@nfib.org or 857-228-9978.
As always, members can reach out to NFIB State Director Andy Markowski at andrew.markowski@nfib.org or 860-707-3620.
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