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10/02/2026
Sen. Cicarella Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief: “Put People Over Politics”
Hartford— State Sen. Paul Cicarella, joined by House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, Rep. Dave Yaccarino, and Rep. Joe Zullo, is calling on Gov. Ned Lamont and the legislature’s Democratic majority to support immediate relief for Connecticut families by temporarily suspending the state taxes on gasoline and diesel through the end of the year. Connecticut drivers ... Sen. Cicarella Calls for Immediate Gas Tax Relief: “Put People Over Politics”
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09/22/2026
Sen. Cicarella Welcomes $1.5 Million for Overbrook Early Learning Center Expansion
East Haven— State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34) today welcomed $1.5 million in Community Investment Fund support for Phase One of the planned expansion and modernization of the Overbrook Early Learning Center in East Haven. Sen. Cicarella has advocated for the project alongside House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora, Rep. Joe Zullo, East Haven officials, the Board ... Sen. Cicarella Welcomes $1.5 Million for Overbrook Early Learning Center Expansion
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09/10/2026
Sen. Cicarella: Fatal Bloomfield Crash Shows Why Connecticut Must Do More to Protect Tow Truck Operators
Hartford – State Sen. Paul Cicarella (R-34), Ranking Member of the Public Safety and Security Committee, issued the following statement following the death of tow truck operator Alexander John Ramos, who was struck and killed while working roadside in Bloomfield Tuesday night. “My heart goes out to Alex’s children, family, friends, coworkers, and the entire ... Sen. Cicarella: Fatal Bloomfield Crash Shows Why Connecticut Must Do More to Protect Tow Truck Operators