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12/24/2025
CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Jason Perillo issued the following statement regarding the unfolding New Opportunities of Waterbury Inc. nonprofit scandal involving the misuse of CT low-income energy assistance taxpayer dollars: “What an absolutely disgraceful pre-Christmas scandal has emerged. And it is also quite ironic. Connecticut Democrats forever paint Republicans as cruel, ... CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
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12/24/2025
CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Jason Perillo issued the following statement regarding the unfolding New Opportunities of Waterbury Inc. nonprofit scandal involving the misuse of CT low-income energy assistance taxpayer dollars: “What an absolutely disgraceful pre-Christmas scandal has emerged. And it is also quite ironic. Connecticut Democrats forever paint Republicans as cruel, uncaring and ... CT Senate GOP: Emerging Pre-Christmas Scandal Merits Transparency, Accountability & Reform
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12/23/2025
CT Senate GOP: Misuse of Low-Income Energy $$ Points to Need for CT Nonprofit Reforms
For Immediate Release Sen. Stephen Harding, Sen. Rob Sampson and Sen. Jason Perillo issued the following statement regarding Waterbury-based nonprofit agency New Opportunities Inc. acknowledging impermissibly using federal funds intended for low-income energy assistance to cover its operational expenses for the second time in the past decade. (https://www.ctinsider.com/connecticut/article/new-opportunities-ct-liheap-home-heating-help-21257374.php) “This is the latest in a long line of examples of what happens ... CT Senate GOP: Misuse of Low-Income Energy $$ Points to Need for CT Nonprofit Reforms