HARTFORD–The State House of Representatives convened in special session today to address sections of sweeping campaign finance reform laws enacted in 2005 that were struck down recently by the U.S. Court of Appeals and the District Court. Democrats are seizing on the opportunity to expand the already expensive public financing of campaigns by $6 million. [...]
House Republican Lawrence F. Cafero, Jr. reacted to news today that the State of Connecticut did not make the cut in the competition with other states for $175 million in federal “Race to the Top” school funding. The anticipation of the funding was a centerpiece of SB 438, An Act Concerning Education Reform in Connecticut. [...]
ROCKY HILL — The American Legion Department of Connecticut has named Norwalk State Rep. Lawrence F. Cafero Jr. Legislator of the Year for his commitment to members of the military and their families at its 92nd annual convention at the Marriott Hotel. Cafero was cited for his contribution to the interests of all service members [...]
Check out this Norwalk Hour story about recent commencement exercises at Brien McMahon High School and a Cafero family tradition. Photo: Norwalk Hour Cafero Keeps Up Family Tradition By FRANCIS X. FAY JR. Hour Senior Writer Thirty-five years ago this month, a young man went to the podium during commencement exercises of the Norwalk High [...]
HARTFORD —The state recently launched the nation’s first statewide emergency notification system allowing public safety officials to communicate with residents, but people throughout Connecticut must register for the program to reach its full potential, Rep. Larry Cafero said recently. Cafero, who represents Norwalk, urged his constituents to register for CT Alert via a recently-launched Web [...]
