Sen. Tony Hwang (center) stands with students from Fairfield University’s Upward Bound program.

Sen. Hwang Speaks to Upward Bound Program at Fairfield University

Sen. Tony Hwang on July 17 visited with students from Fairfield University’s Upward Bound program.

The federally funded program provides low income, potential first-generation college students with the tools necessary to access postsecondary education as full participants.

“As someone who personally participated in the Upward Bound as a teen, I know this program’s value,” Sen. Hwang said.  “The program helps improve academic performance, motivation levels, and self-confidence of students so that they reach their ultimate goal of achieving a college degree.  I commend Fairfield University on being a leader in supporting students as they push beyond barriers to college access.  This visit was inspiring.  I appreciate the opportunity to talk with the students and to urge them to keep working hard in pursuit of their goals.”

Rony Delva, Executive Director for the Fairfield University Upward Bound Program, added, “Our students and staff were delighted to welcome Senator Tony Hwang, a long-time supporter and friend of the Upward Bound Program at Fairfield University. Tony’s words of encouragement and positive message resonated well with our students.  As a former Upward Bound student, Tony understands our mission, which is to prepare college bound students for a brighter future.”

All Upward Bound activities and services are provided at no cost to the students and their families.

*Sen. Hwang represents Connecticut’s 28th Senatorial District which includes Fairfield, Easton, Weston, Westport, Newtown and Sandy Hook.  He can be reached at 800-842-1421 and at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov. On the web: www.SenatorHwang.com.

“Arrogant.”

That’s how I described outgoing Gov. Dan Malloy’s attempt to put $10 million on the state taxpayers’ credit card to study the issue of tolls in Connecticut.

Watch the News 12 story here:  http://connecticut.news12.com/story/38675850/gov-malloy-takes-the-wheel-for-road-toll-study

You can help me defeat the governor’s arrogant proposal.

How?

Contact members of the State Bond Commission today.

Urge them to “Vote NO on the Tolls Study!”

Contact information for members is listed below.

Let them hear you!

• Governor Malloy (860) 566-4840
• Benjamin Barnes, Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (860-418-6500), Ben.Barnes@ct.gov
• Denise Nappier, State Treasurer (860) 702-3010 state.treasurer@ct.gov
• Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller (860) 702-3301, Comptroller.Lembo@ct.gov
• George Jepsen, Attorney General (860) 808-5318, attorney.general@ct.gov
• Melody Currey, Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services (860) 713-5100, Melody.Currey@ct.gov
• John Fonfara, Senator and Co-Chair Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee (860) 240-8600, John.Fonfara@cga.ct.gov
• Jason Rojas, Representative and Co-Chair Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee (860) 240-8500, Jason.Rojas@cga.ct.gov

The vote takes place on Wednesday, so keep calling and emailing them!

Did you hear the news?

Outgoing Gov. Dan Malloy has decided that after 7 ½ years in office, he wants to put $10 million on the state taxpayers’ credit card to study the issue of tolls in Connecticut.

Think about that.

As Gov. Malloy is leaving the job…he wants to borrow $10 million of YOUR money…to study tolls!

Tolls on I-95, I-91, I-84, the Wilbur Cross Parkway, the Merritt Parkway, and more.

The state Bond Commission is expected to vote on the $10 million allocation on July 25.

I need your help in defeating this terrible idea!

• Please email me today at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov
• In the subject line, put “Vote NO on the Tolls Study!”
• Include your name and town.

I will forward your comments to the members of the state Bonding Commission before the vote takes place.

Let them hear you!

CT-based FuelCell Energy to Create Over 100 New Highly Skilled Manufacturing Jobs

“FuelCell Energy’s recent project awards from DEEP in collaboration with bipartisan legislative approval is synergistic in CT’s commitment to alternative and renewable energy sources that the state was seeking to cultivate when they invested in the company years ago,” said Senator Tony Hwang, Vice Chairman of Energy and Technology Committee. “FuelCell Energy and their supply chain vendors are CT-based businesses that benefit the state by providing clean energy, high-tech manufacturing jobs that are crucial to CT’s economy. FuelCell technology will be an integral part of meeting our alternative and renewable energy goals while lowering consumer energy costs. Connecticut is the world leading innovators of fuel cell technology because of FuelCell Energy.”

http://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/07/18/1539147/0/en/CT-based-FuelCell-Energy-to-Create-Over-100-New-Highly-Skilled-Manufacturing-Jobs.html