Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has vetoed the bipartisan bill that restores funding for a program that helps more than 100,000 seniors and disabled residents pay for Medicare-related expenses and stay in their homes.

That’s the bad news.

What’s the good news?

The good news is that lawmakers have the power to override his veto.

The good news is that WE have the power do what is right for thousands of Connecticut seniors and disabled residents.

I will continue to keep you updated on this developing situation.

Please spread the word and contact me anytime atTony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov or at 800 842-1421.

Sen. Tony Hwang will host a Job Skills Forum at the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Edmond Town Hall is located at 45 Main Street.

The free forum will bring together job skills and career services experts who will offer advice to area residents on how to find success in their job search efforts.

Sen. Hwang said,  “This event is about helping people.  People who are out of work.  People who want to pursue new careers.  People who are simply looking for advice, support and assistance as to what resources are available to them.  We are bringing that support to Newtown.  Please spread the word to friends and neighbors and join us on Thursday, Jan. 25.”

Forum participants will include:

• Stephen Romano, Regional Job Center Director for the Connecticut Department of Labor
• Tom Long, Vice President, Communications and Development, The WorkPlace
• Scott K. Wilderman, President/CEO of Career Resources, one of the nation’s leading non-profit workforce development organizations.
• James Rascati, partner and director of organizational services at Behavioral Health Consultants in Hamden.

Watch Sen. Hwang’s video invitation here:  

*Sen. Hwang represents Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport .

On the web: www.SenatorHwang.com

He can be reached at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov and at 800-842-1421.

Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) released the following statement regarding comments reported to have been said by President Trump regarding immigration from certain parts of the world.

“I denounce and condemn Trump’s recent immigration comments in the strongest of terms.  For me, it’s personal. I am an immigrant. My parents escaped Communist China as teens and lived under martial law in Taiwan.  We came to America and we realized the American Dream.  Our country was and continues to be built by immigrants.  Our diversity and inclusivity makes America the greatest country in the world.  When our President says such hurtful and disrespectful things, it minimizes our standing in the world and nationally you have to wonder, ‘When is the next group going to be singled out and maligned?’”

Hwang, who has been a consistent and outspoken critic of Trump’s past documented insults of women, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants and the disabled, said the President’s latest comments are unacceptable under any circumstances. He said those words perpetuate the potential cycle of bias and prejudice that if unchecked, could lead to violence against fellow Americans.
Hwang said the President’s comments can be used to start a public conversation on diversity, tolerance and kindness.

“It’s a teachable moment,” Hwang said. “Let’s seize this opportunity to educate and to dialogue in a respectful way.  We cannot and we will not, let ignorance win.”

*Sen. Hwang represents Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport .  On the web: www.SenatorHwang.com.  He can be reached at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov and at 800-842-1421.