Boyd, Gordon Field Questions at Legislative Update Event

EASTFORD — State Sen. Jeff Gordon and State Rep. Pat Boyd held a Legislative Update coffeehouse hour at Always Moore on Saturday, April 18. Both Gordon and Boyd highlighted their bipartisan efforts in the northeast corner, stating that they may not always agree, but they like to work together for their constituents. Eleven people in attendance asked questions ranging from the topics of budgets and town aid, to special education and school costs, to the affordable housing bill, the cost of solar permitting and plug-in solar, and changes to the vaccination laws. Gordon shared that there is a lot going on right now in Hartford with some bills being redrafted daily. However, Boyd stated that the session ends May 6, no matter what. Connecticut must pass a balanced budget or there can be a civil suit. Residents can go to www.cga.ct.gov to see bills, testimony, what committees are doing, and more. Check in regularly as the page is updated frequently.

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