Gov. Malloy wants to raise the conveyance tax on CT real estate sales.

Gov. Malloy’s budget chief says the tax hike “is not so great as to have an enormous impact on the real estate market.”

What do you think about that?

Are you are sick of Malloy’s proposed tax hikes?

If so:

• Send a brief email today to FINtestimony@cga.ct.gov saying “NO” to Senate Bill #10
• Reference “Senate Bill 10” in the subject line
• Include your name and town
• Copy me at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov
• Share this information with fed up taxpayers.

The bill can be read here:

www.cga.ct.gov/2018/TOB/s/2018SB-00010-R00-SB.htm

A measure to protect funding for the Meals on Wheels program gets a public hearing today.

Meals on Wheels is a non-profit, volunteer-based service that delivers nutritious meals to people who are elderly or disabled, homebound, and unable to prepare their own meals.

Senate Bill 154 calls for an increase in the fee schedule for Meals on Wheels provided under the Connecticut home-care program for the elderly.

The increase will “reflect reasonable costs of providers and minimize any copayments incurred by participants in the program.”

Here’s how you can speak out on behalf of this bill to urge its passage into state law.

1. Send a brief email to AGEtestimony@cga.ct.gov
2. Reference Senate Bill 154 in the subject line
3. Copy me at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov / include your name and town
4. Share this information with anyone who supports Meals on Wheels

The bill can be read here:  www.cga.ct.gov/2018/TOB/s/2018SB-00154-R00-SB.htm

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you!

An important proposal to protect seniors gets a public hearing on Thursday:

Senate Bill 150  – An Act Providing for Protections for Consumers Applying for Reverse Mortgages

The bill prevents CT banks from originating a reverse mortgage unless the bank has:

•  informed the applicant of the HUD counseling requirement
• received certification that the applicant has attended the counseling session, and that the counseling session was conducted in person.

Here’s how you can speak out on behalf of this bill to urge its passage into state law.

1.  Send a brief email to AGEtestimony@cga.ct.gov
2. Reference Senate Bill 150 in the subject line
3. Copy me at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov / include your name and town
4. Share this information with CT seniors and their families.

The bill can be read here: www.cga.ct.gov/2018/TOB/s/2018SB-00150-R00-SB.htm

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you!

The Honorable Daniel F. Caruso

http://spearfuneralhome.com/obituaries/the-honorable-daniel-f-caruso/

Fairfield Sen. Tony Hwang issued the following statement on the passing of Daniel F. Caruso, Fairfield’s longtime probate judge:

“Judge Caruso was a man of deep faith, a devoted public servant and a friend to many.  To me, he was a mentor and a role model.  He dedicated himself to improving the lives of Fairfield residents and the lives of people across Connecticut.  His sudden loss is heartbreaking, and we join together in sending our condolences to his family.  I know Judge Caruso’s legacy will live on as we remember his commitment to community, his kindness, and his tireless efforts to help others.”