Seymour residents asked to ring a bell, bang a drum, blow car horn

Rochelle, Scanlon to host panel on drug costs at senior center in Ansonia

State Rep. Kara Rochelle represents the 104th District; state Rep. Sean Scanlon represents the 98th District.

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Forum on opioid epidemic slated Tuesday at Naugatuck High School

Lawmakers to ring bells for Salvation Army at Walmart in Naugatuck

Logan, Klarides to host coffee hour at JCC in Woodbridge

State Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, represents the 17th District and House  Republican Leader Themis Klarides of Derby represents the 114th District.

Logan among state lawmakers honoring Bethany farmer

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State Sen. George S. Logan, left, R-Ansonia, joined with state lawmakers and the governor this week at the State Capitol to honor Lars Demander, center, of Clover Nook Farm in Bethany on being chosen as Connecticut's  Outstanding Young Farmer of 2018. Demander was joined at the event by family and friends.  

The Outstanding Young Farmer Award is given annually by the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council as part of the festivities surrounding Connecticut Agriculture Day.  Candidates are selected based on their achievements in their agricultural enterprises, involvement in the agriculture industry and their community, and their work on soil and water conservation projects.  

The purpose of the Outstanding Young Farmers program is to bring about a greater interest in the farmer to foster better urban-rural relations through the understanding of the farmers’ endeavors, to develop a further appreciation for their contributions and achievements, and to inform the agribusiness community of the growing urban awareness of the farmers’ importance and impact on America’s economy. 

The state winner is invited to compete in the National Outstanding Young Farmers Program, which is sponsored by John Deere.

Logan (www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com) represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421. 


This is a press release from Logan's office.

Shelton lawmakers to offer update on 2018 session

Logan, Petit, Drazen join Men Against Violence initiative in Hartford

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Pictured from left: state Rep. Dr. William A. Petit Jr., journalist Brad Drazen, state Sen. George S. Logan and many other Men Against Violence joined together Wednesday at the Legislative Office Building to spread the message that domestic violence and abuse is never acceptable.  

The group was founded by Interval House in 2009 in an effort to end domestic violence. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. For information visit www.IntervalHouseCT.org.

Logan, colleagues welcome Civil Air Patrol representatives to Capitol

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State Sen. George S. Logan, R-Ansonia, and state lawmakers recently welcomed Connecticut Wing Civil Air Patrol members to the state Capitol’s historic Senate Chamber.  

The Civil Air Patrol is the all-volunteer official auxiliary of the United States Air Force.  

In Connecticut, the CAP performs search and rescue as well as emergency and disaster relief services. 

Logan, who serves as Vice-Chair on the legislature’s Veterans Affairs Committee, represents Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Hamden, Naugatuck, and Woodbridge. 

He can be reached at George.Logan@cga.ct.gov and 800-842-1421.  

On the web: www.SenatorGeorgeLogan.com.  Attached photo, from left, state Sen. Len Suzio, Lt. Col. Darren Cioffi, state Sen. Heather Somers, Logan, and Col. Ken Chapman.

Gentile, Conroy hail 'historic' deal with Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford

Helicopter manufacturer to stay in state at least 16 years

HARTFORD - State Rep. Linda M. Gentile (D-Ansonia, Derby) and state Rep. Theresa Conroy (D-Beacon Falls, Derby, Seymour) are very pleased to announce the General Assembly has approved a deal that Sikorsky Aircraft, which has made its home in Stratford since 1929, will remain here until at least 2032. 

"This deal is historic,” said Gentile. “It ensures a long-term presence and a long-term commitment to hiring. The agreement is good for the present and for generations to come. It gives me great comfort to think that maybe someday in the future one of my grandchildren may be working at Sikorsky and earning a good living."

“There is a ripple effect with this deal,” Conroy said. “There are the jobs down in Stratford as well as jobs at small manufacturers and suppliers around the state – and right here in Seymour - that depend on Sikorsky.”

The helicopter giant will be eligible for financial incentives in exchange for building nearly 200 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, in Connecticut. 
The deal will:

• Build nearly 200 CH-53K King Stallion Helicopters – the largest maritime helicopter in the world - in Connecticut for the United States Navy until at least June 2032 
• Keep the Sikorsky headquarters in the state and maintain its Stratford site as a primary production facility for its government based helicopter business
• Retain and grow its full time employment in Connecticut to more than 8,000 by the end of year 14
• Nearly double its spending of $350 million per year with local Connecticut suppliers throughout the state
• Increase its capital spending for machinery and equipment by 22 percent
• Drive an estimated $69.2 billion between 2016 and 2032 into the Connecticut economy
• Allow Sikorsky to spend an estimated $21.1 billion on wages and benefits between 2016 and 2032
• Support approximately 24,601 jobs directly and indirectly
• Invest an estimated $744.8 million in contractor employment
• Inject an estimated $384.4 million in direct and indirect average annual tax revenue into the Connecticut economy, totaling $6.54 billion from 2016 and 2032

The incentives, worth up to $220 million, include exemption from sales and use taxes and annual grants during the term of the deal. 

In turn, Sikorsky and Lockheed will keep its HQ and primary manufacturing in the state, retain and expand its full-time staff, increase capital spending and give top priority to its Connecticut-based suppliers.

This deal was approved in a Special Session today by the General Assembly.

This is a press release from Connecticut House Democrats.

Lawamakers to host forum at Oxford Town Hall to address drug epidemic

Community discussion in Shelton to focus on opioid addiction