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State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) hosted the Ms. President US organization on March 14th for a State Capitol Tour and panel discussion by female leaders of the State.
Senator Hwang welcomed over 45 middle school girls on Wednesday for a series of tours showcasing Connecticut’s legislative history including the Capitol building, the Supreme Court and History Museum. The day closed with a panel discussion and question and answer period featuring several female legislators and leaders.
At a time where the nation is seeing a rising tide of women running for office, Senator Hwang believe events like these allow young people to see firsthand how their voice makes a difference and that there are leadership opportunities they can strive for.
Ms. President US was founded in Ridgefield, CT in 2016 and is a non-partisan, non- profit, community-based initiative dedicated to inspiring and preparing girls to aim for the highest civic leadership positions with the knowledge that they can achieve them.
“Ms President US is fortunate to have the opportunity to show our 4th-8th grade participants, first hand, how CT government works. In their monthly meetings they have already met with their local leaders, and heard from their state leaders. This is a chance to now see them in action at their workplace,” said Amanda Cordano, Project Manager for Ms President US. “These girls are already passionate about politics, and will no doubt have many questions for the politicians they meet during their day in Hartford. This is the next generation of leaders in the making, and offering this level of personal political exposure affords them the chance to visualize themselves in the heart of the action. These girls are at the unique age of finding their voice, which hopefully leads to a lifetime of civic engagement. Ms President US hopes to instill in them the confidence and knowledge in themselves to follow their passions, right to the steps of the White House.”
“It’s wonderful to have these talented and ambitious young women at the Capitol to learn about the possibilities in front of them and to meet their role models in government,” said Senator Hwang. “Hosting Ms. President members at the historic CT State Capitol was a really fun way to help inspire and empower another generation of political leaders and I am thrilled to be a partner with this great organization and want to thank the advisors and parents who support them.”
State Senator Tony Hwang represents Connecticut’s 28th Senate District which includes the towns of Fairfield, Westport, Weston, Easton, Newtown & Sandy Hook.
“My heartfelt condolences go out today to the victims and families of those killed in the religious sanctuaries of the Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand yesterday.”
“Religious hate and violence have no place in our world as we seek to bring all communities together as one Human Race. My sympathies and renewed support to the Muslim community, the city of Christchurch and the nation of New Zealand. Our state, communities and each individual needs to speak out to ensure deterrence and zero tolerance for those seeking to spread fear, hate and violence.”
March 15, 2019
“I am heartbroken today to hear of the passing of Bridgeport’s State Representative Ezequiel Santiago. It is truly shocking news, as I just had a productive conversation with him not two nights ago.”
“I am sending love and support to his family, his children and all others mourning his sudden passing. The Good Representative was a truly passionate advocate for his constituents, his community, his city and for the State of Connecticut. He was a thoughtful, humble and kind man and a statesman whom I appreciated the opportunity to know and work with in the General Assembly. I am saddened to have lost a friend. I will miss him greatly.”
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CONNECTICUT – A proposed bill in Connecticut would allow paramedics to work on injured K-9 officers and transport them by ambulance to veterinary hospitals.
Right now, officers are allowed to treat their K-9s on scene and transport them using their squad cars.
State Rep. Brenda Kupchick and state Sen. Tony Hwang co-sponsored the bill. If passed, it would allow paramedics to treat K-9s injured in the line of duty on scene and also transport them in an ambulance to a veterinary hospital.
Only a handful of states, including New York, have passed similar legislation.
Those laws would allow the transport of K-9s only if people are not in need of an ambulance at that time.
Connecticut’s bill was introduced earlier this month at a Public Health Committee hearing.
If it makes it out of committee, the bill would need approval from both the state house and senate before heading to the governor’s desk.
WHAT: Anti-Bullying Informational Forum
WHEN: 7:00pm Thursday, March 14th, 2019
WHERE: Greenfield Hill Congregational Church, 1045 Old Academy Rd, Fairfield, CT
State Senator Tony Hwang is hosting and moderating an Anti-Bullying Forum on Thursday, March 14th at Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield. The general public is welcome to share their experiences in a open and supportive environment and participate in question and answer segments with the following expert panelists:
The panel will focus their discussion on the causes of bullying, challenges associated with today’s world, and how we can combat bullying and foster a more secure and safe environment.
“In today’s dynamic and frenzied world, children and adults suffer from bullying in many ways, be it in person or online,” said Senator Hwang. “And in a time where we are expanding our understanding of mental health and brain development, informational forums like these, where we can educate children and parents about some of the serious concerns they may have, are crucial to ensuring the safety, security, and self-esteem of those in our community and especially our young people.”
Please join us and help spread the message and invite others to attend. Register on Eventbrite HERE to ensure reservation.
State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28), as a member of the General Assembly Transportation Committee, released the following statement following the March 6th public hearing on Tolls/Mileage Tax.
Senator Hwang spoke with Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti, OPM Budget Secretary Melissa McCaw, and Economic Community Development Commissioner-Designate David Lehman on Wednesday, questioning the rationale of Gov. Lamont’s vision for CT’s infrastructure/transportation improvement.
Governor Lamont’s vision is based on additional tax revenue to fund infrastructure improvements by instituting electronic tolls rather than looking for structural savings, cost efficiencies and project prioritization. Hwang disagreed with creating the new mileage tax and insisted on using prioritized bonding under a debt diet and exploring innovative public private partnerships to invest in Connecticut’s infrastructure without creating new taxes on Connecticut residents.
Senator Hwang further emphasized the Democratic legislative leadership and Gov. Lamont’s complete lack of a definitive plan on how tolls could be implemented, remarking that “The current sense of urgency to vote on tolls is literally putting the cart before of the horse.”
Senator Hwang raised the concern of the lack of “public trust” that toll revenue will be used only for infrastructure/transportation improvements. He cited examples of the imposition of the income tax over 25 years ago, the gas tax for transportation, and lottery taxes purportedly intended for education – all of which were dedicated for specific purposes but ended up feeding insatiable spending from the general fund.
Recently, Governor Lamont’s proposed biennium budget flip flopped on his campaign promise of truck-only tolling. His budget also swept millions from the car sales tax funds specifically allocated to stabilize the Special Transportation Fund (STF). This flies in the face of the spirit of the Transportation Lock Box that voters ratified during the 2018 election and further reinforces the public belief that state government cannot be trusted with additional tax revenue from tolling.
“This is a mileage tax, plain and simple. Unlike other states, CT is not looking to toll specific infrastructure projects, such as a bridge or tunnel. Rather, it sprawls toll gantries all over the state, taxing you for how many miles you drive. The federal government has even described Lamont’s mileage-based toll proposal as ‘new territory,’ unlike any other state’s approach to tolls,” said Senator Hwang.
You can find a clip of Senator Hwang’s exchanges with DOT, DECD, OPM Leadership during the Public Hearing here: HWANG TRANSPORTATION CT-N
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