Hwang and Kupchick Host Affordable Housing Forum on Updated 8-30g Law

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FAIRFIELD –  State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) and State Rep. Brenda Kupchick (R-132) hosted a Sep. 18 public forum at the McKinley School Cafeteria to discuss recent changes to the state’s 8-30g affordable housing law and next steps for Fairfield’s Affordable Housing Commission.

Sen. Hwang, who serves as Co-Chair of the General Assembly’s Housing Committee, and Rep. Kupchick, who is the lead House Republican on the Housing Committee, were integral in the bipartisan negotiations to craft the new law which gives towns like Fairfield more incentives to achieve a moratorium on affordable housing.

The new law makes several critical reforms to restore the ability of many communities throughout Connecticut to make comprehensive zoning and planning decisions.

For more information, contact Sen. Hwang at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov or Rep. Kupchick at Brenda.Kupchick@cga.ct.gov .

Attached photo, left to right:

Sen. Tony Hwang, Fairfield Director of Community and Economic Development Mark Barnhart, and Rep. Brenda Kupchick address area residents during the Sep. 18 Affordable Housing Forum in Fairfield.

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Hwang on MGM Bridgeport Casino Plans: Diverse Coalition to Continue to Oppose CT Gambling Expansion

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State Sen. Tony Hwang, R-Fairfield, issued the following statement after MGM on Sep. 18 announced plans to build a casino in Bridgeport:

“When Gov. Malloy signed the casino expansion bill into law, I noted that a casino somewhere in Fairfield County could one day be our reality.

“I said that Gov. Malloy placed his bet.  He signed a bad bill.

“When he signed it, Gov. Malloy should have said, ‘See you in court,’ because that’s where this issue will be for years and years.

“Economically, it makes little sense to expand casino gambling when the Northeast faces a growing casino glut.  You can’t base a successful, sustainable economy on gambling.

“And what about the human costs?   Casinos spread gambling addiction, debt, bankruptcies, and crime. We cannot ignore the societal costs that gambling has brought to Connecticut: The families that have been torn apart, the lost hopes, and the suicides.

“I will continue to raise awareness about the costs of expanded gambling and speak out for the victims.

“A diverse coalition of religious and grassroots groups has joined me.  The Coalition Against Casino Expansion in Connecticut(www.NoMoreCasinosInCT.org) is comprised of Catholics, Episcopalians, Lutherans, Muslim, Methodists and Baptists.

“We have undertaken what many call a ‘David vs. Goliath’ fight, but this is a fight worth having, and we will not give up.”

*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.

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Contact Malloy ASAP!

Our bipartisan no new taxes budget bill is now on Gov. Malloy’s desk!

This plan restores education funding for our schools, restores funding for services for the most vulnerable, and has NO NEW TAXES.

Please do the following on Monday morning:

Call the governor’s office at 860-566-4840.

Tell Malloy to sign this bipartisan bill!

Tell him: “Don’t veto this budget!”

Email him at Governor.Malloy@ct.gov

Copy me on the email at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov

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Sen. Hwang Applauds Bipartisan Approval of Republican Budget Proposal

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Sen. Hwang Applauds Bipartisan Approval of Republican Budget Proposal

State Senator Tony Hwang on Sep. 15 applauded the Connecticut State Senate’s bipartisan approval of the Republican budget proposal.

Three Democratic lawmakers joined Republicans in voting for the amended state budget, which passed by a vote of 21 to 15.

The amended budget now goes to the state House of Representatives for a vote

“Our plan moves Connecticut in a new direction,” Sen. Hwang said. “We want to generate a predictable, sustainable and transparent ecosystem where Connecticut businesses can thrive and grow. We can do it with no new taxes.  Time is of the essence to protect our schools, our communities and our most vulnerable and at-risk residents.”

The Republican proposal contains:

  • No new tax on cell phones
  • No real estate conveyance tax hike
  • No sales tax hike
  • No tax hike on restaurants
  • No property tax hikes
  • No income tax hikes
  • No tolls or mileage taxes
  • No home heating oil and propane energy taxes.
  • No new tax on “seasonal” homes

The plan:

  • Reduces taxes for retirees
  • Restores funding for local education
  • Restores funding for core social services for our neediest residents
  • Provides property tax and educational funding stability for towns and cities
  • Makes structural budgetary changes, such as an enforceable state spending cap, requiring voting on state labor contracts and an effective bond cap
  • Prioritizes progress to upgrade and innovate our transportation infrastructure.

(Budget Details Attached)

Republican How the Deficit is Solved

Final Republican Municipal Runs

Final Republican Budget

*Sen. Hwang represents Easton, Fairfield, Newtown, Weston and Westport.  He serves as Co-Chair of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Housing Committee. He can be reached at Tony.Hwang@cga.ct.gov or 800-842-1421. On the web: www.SenatorHwang.com.

 

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