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Candelora Opposes Largest Tax Increase in Connecticut History

by: Michael Downes July 30, 2009

State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86) today stood in opposition to the largest proposed tax hike in state history which was unveiled today by legislative majority Democrats.  Candelora, who serves as Ranking Member of the legislature’s Finance Committee opposed the measure before the committee this afternoon in a meeting at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. 
The [...]

Candelora: Healthcare ‘Pooling’ Bill Too Expensive

by: Michael Downes May 21, 2009

Connecticut will go into the healthcare insurance business if it opens up its health coverage to thousands of municipal workers and non-profits, and taxpayers will have to pay at least an additional $70 million a year according to State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-86).The so-called “pooling” bill assumes huge insurance risks for Connecticut and taxpayers by [...]

Candelora and House GOP Move to Restrict AIG Bonuses

by: Michael Downes March 18, 2009

Change to Connecticut Law Could Prevent Taxpayer-Funded Payments
HARTFORD – State Representative Vincent Candelora (R-North Branford) joined House and Senate Republican Leaders today as they addressed state laws cited by insurance giant AIG to justify $165 million in “outrageous” employee bonuses must be re-written and they pledged to take action as early as next week when [...]

Candelora Receives Key Committee Appointments

by: Michael Downes January 12, 2009

HARTFORD- Recently re-elected to a second term in the Connecticut House of Representatives, Representative Vincent J. Candelora was sworn into office on January 7th at the start of the new session of the Connecticut General Assembly.Candelora, who serves the 86th District which includes North Branford, and portions of Wallingford and East Haven, has been appointed [...]