I could not be more proud to have the support of my friend & fmr. state senator, Scott Frantz. As good a legislator as he was, he is an even better person.
"Ryan Fazio is just the kind of leader we need — smart, caring, responsive and very passionate."
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/opinion/article/Opinion-Frantz-gives-nod-to-Fazio-in-36th-15661793.php
2. Schools haven't become COVID hotspots https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-vitals-4772b425-0a63-440d-a8e9-7912ba4cd9b3.html?chunk=1&utm_term=twsocialshare#story1 #vitals
🚨CT Llamas Against Tolls—and @PatrickSasser5—endorse Fazio for Senate! 🦙 They know that the 2nd-highest taxed state, which spends 3rd-most on transportation, should not impose another $583 per year of costs on the average family. Vote to stop tolls and deliver change 11/3! 🇺🇸
These kids are being failed across the board
“More than 5,000 Connecticut students who chose online-only learning haven’t logged on for a single day of class”
https://www.courant.com/coronavirus/hc-news-coronavirus-remote-learning-missing-students-20201019-hyn6jcepibdivkvpbr427ha7yq-story.html?outputType=amp&__twitter_impression=true
While CT government was “searching the globe for masks”, the volunteers at http://masksforct.org were proud to find over a million masks in NJ and distribute them to people in need across CT. @ChazandAJ @WFSBnews @ScotHaney3 https://www.courant.com/coronavirus/hc-news-coronavirus-public-health-response-20201018-wbxc4d3m4nalfmmerlmpelvktu-story.html
The great state of Connecticut needs leaders in Hartford who can work across the political aisle, fight to grow our economy, protect our environment, and keep education in the hands of families and towns. It is for this reason that I am supporting @ryanfazio for state senate.#CT
Thank goodness for @RaysBaseball! #NoStros
Every public school district in America should be planning for in person school next semester. It can be done safely, *even in places with pretty high community transmission*. We now have pretty good data to show that. https://twitter.com/LondonBreed/status/1317158288258027520
Today I issued a statement on the need for our School District to focus on reopening our public schools, not renaming them. To address inequities, we need to get our kids back in the classroom.
More violence hurting our most vulnerable communities in the aftermath of CT’s new de-policing law | Spike in shootings in Hartford area
After nearly 50 shootings in 7 weeks, Hartford’s crisis and violence prevention workers are frustrated, worn thin
Hartford's violence prevention community has been overwhelmed by a sustained increase in shootings, which began at the peak of the pandemic and has sp...
www.courant.com
Nearly a quarter of lower-income Americans face marginal tax rates of more than 70% when adjusted for loss of government benefits; so every $1,000 gained gets reduced by $700 in form of taxes or reduced spending, as per @AtlantaFed
@Bloomberg
LETTER: Fazio represents reform and money spent more wisely. via @GWCHFreePress
LETTER: Fazio represents reform and money spent more wisely.
greenwichfreepress.com
Get out and VOTE, Connecticut! Democrat majorities in the state legislature are vulnerable. We need balance in state govt where Democrats have had complete control since 2009. @hartfordcourant covers close races across the state here:
These 20 races could determine if Democrats keep or expand control of Connecticut’s legislature
Democrats scored surprising gains in the Connecticut legislature in 2018 in a political wave against President Donald Trump that swept across Fairfiel...
www.courant.com
.@CTDems have voted to raise your taxes CONSISTENTLY.
-2011
-2013
-2015
-2019
The only year #Connecticut Democrats didn't raise taxes was in 2017. Why? Because Republicans held more seats in the General Assembly.
#vote #ct #ctnews #ctpolitics #election2020
Still Confused About Masks? Here’s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus | UC San Francisco
Still Confused About Masks? Here‘s the Science Behind How Face Masks Prevent Coronavirus
We talked to UCSF epidemiologist George Rutherford, MD, and infectious disease specialist Peter Chin-Hong, MD, about the CDC‘s reversal on mask-...
www.ucsf.edu
My opponent thinks our local SW CT police, who are professional & outspoken advocates of equal justice, are “angry” & don’t want to be held “accountable for egregious acts of violence.” What a wrongful caricature of the men and women who risk their own safety to keep us safe.
Shameful and vile behavior by the bigoted Zoom-bomber. Sad that Rep. Hayed had to deal with that crap.
It is appalling that a bigoted coward would direct insults at Congresswoman Hayes, interfere and disrupt a legitimate campaign activity, and besmirch the reputation of the good people of the 5th District of Connecticut. https://twitter.com/rep_am/status/1315832515370737664
Lockdowns Are a Step Too Far in Combating Covid-19 - Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-10-13/lockdowns-are-a-step-too-far-in-combating-covid-19
“Elected Officials can blame the health pandemic & related matters...Sadly, the truth is that officers are taking a step back and not proactively patrolling ...due to the uncertainty & vagueness of the Police Accountability Act.” Hartford Police Union Pres
After violent weekend in Hartford, police union leader blames recent spike in shootings on new Connecticut police reform law
The violent weekend further extends a surge in gunshot victims since the beginning of September — a period that has seen nearly triple the number of...
www.courant.com
My latest opinion piece on “courage”. This can go for all Republicans running for office who stand against tolls (new taxes) @notollsct @ryanfazio
Opinion: Fazio will fight for working class
Founder of No Tolls CT says state Sen. Alex Kasser ignored will of her constituents and endorses Republican Ryan Fazio to replace her.
www.stamfordadvocate.com
He’s not on the ballot, Rich. You’ll have to make due with me... https://twitter.com/RichardDiPreta/status/1315773134709157890
CT has the WORST econ growth in the US since before the '08 recession, -4% vs. +22% US GDP. @CTDems have had complete control of the state gov't since '09 & raised taxes by billions in 4 of 6 budgets. Now CT has the 2nd-highest taxes in the US. Dems failed CT.
Time for a change.
I don’t think that stat means what you think it means.
CT lost 112,000 jobs in ‘09. By ‘19, we’d gained 118,900. That’s 106.2% job recovery — not amazing, but a net 👍🏻.
To your point, we did lose some jobs... in the public sector. Since ‘08, CT cut 16,000 government positions. https://twitter.com/CTGOPChair/status/1315678183077883906
My closing argument on debate night: Change Hartford. Save Connecticut.
Joe Morgan’s Career Accomplishments:
- 10 time All-Star.
- 2-time World Series champion.
- 2-time NL MVP.
- 5-time Gold Glove Winner.
- Silver Slugger Award Winner.
Rest In Peace to a legend.
#Reds #MLB
DEBATE NIGHT: Voters in the 36th were presented with a clear choice between more of the same in Hartford and a new vision. Watch and decide the path forward for Connecticut.
how it started how it’s going
RIP to the winningest pitcher in Yankee history, the Chairman of the Board, Whitey Ford. What a life.
Whitey Ford, Beloved Yankees Pitcher Who Confounded Batters, Dies at 91
An irrepressible son of New York City, Ford joined the pantheon of baseball legends who dominated the 1950s and ’60s.
www.nytimes.com
I’m very proud to have the endorsement and vote of fmr. Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele for state Senate!
That's actually not what the study says. We had a high percentage of inbound due to COVID--not total inbound. Other studies find CT has high outbound during COVID.
There is no escaping the fact we need structural change in state gov't to create opportunity. We can do better.
Now, we're a top destination, according to this study. https://www.wfsb.com/news/connecticut-now-considered-a-top-state-for-people-who-moved/article_2b23620e-07cf-11eb-b86e-cfeb66c56689.html
This poll is the result of a very controversial tweet from yesterday -- so, what is it?
Illinois is the only state facing a worse fiscal crisis than Connecticut and it’s raised income taxes higher than our, too. Heed the lesson:
“A 2019 survey by NPR Illinois & UofI found that high taxes were the top reason respondents gave for leaving.”
Opinion | An Illinois Tax Crossroads
A new progressive income tax would speed the state’s economic decline.
www.wsj.com
How much crueler could 2020 get? Well, the sub-.500 Houston Astros are rolling in the postseason...
Jerry Seinfeld didn't consider bidding on the Mets. "I don't have the money."
Asked if he would if he did have the cash:
"Why? So I can have *more* people yelling at me on the street when they lose?"
Grand salami, Giancarlo! LETS GO #Yankees!
Greenwich Police Union Endorses Fazio for State Senate via @GWCHFreePress
Greenwich Police Union Endorses Fazio for State Senate
Back on Sept 15, the police union, which represents almost 150 active members, endorsed Republican State Rep candidate Kimberly Fiorello.
greenwichfreepress.com
Not as unusual as the new state law that undermines police and public safety...
In an unusual move, Stamford police make election endorsements
Dislike for the Connecticut Police Reform act prompted the police union to endorse Republican challengers in state senate and representative races thi...
trib.al
RIP Bob Gibson. One of the best there ever was.
Bob Gibson on hitting his friend Bill White.
Report: Pensions for public workers boost compensation 28% above the private sector @YankeeInstitute @AEI
Report: Pensions for Connecticut public workers boost compensation 28% above the private sector
Retirement benefits for state and local government workers in Connecticut pushed overall compensation 28% above comparable private sector pay and bene...
www.courant.com
"Union dominance" bill will likely be voted on during special session. The bill would change the way CT calculates prevailing wage rates for public projects and municipalities worry it could cost taxpayers. #ctpolitics #cthsfb
Council of Small Towns warns of prevailing wage bill in special session
A bill that would determine prevailing wage rates for large building and highway construction based on “dominant collective bargaining agreement...
bit.ly
Homicides rise in L.A., reflecting a national trend of deadly violence. Now up 15%. Study shows in the summer months in 20 cities killings jumped up 53%
Deadly violence in L.A. up 15% so far this year, mirroring national trends
But L.A. isn't alone. Many big cities see rise in killings, likely exacerbated in part by the coronavirus crisis and economic hardship, study finds.
www.latimes.com
I’m honored to be endorsed by the Stamford Police Association. Stamford is one of the safest cities in the US b/c of its high-caliber police. In light of CT’s radical new de-policing law & increased shootings in CT, we need a state Senator to fight for the public safety of all.
A true honor. Greenwich ♥️s the world-renowned Byram Beach Ladies.
**Breaking News**
@ryanfazio endorsed by the "Byram Beach Ladies"!
Ladies say no candidate can win without their support which they gave after a grueling interview at their HQ at Byram Beach.
#ChangeHartfordSaveCT
Sandy+Joanna (no need to hide behind a silly moniker), I refer to putting nuclear+hydro on a more level playing field w/ other clean energy. CapEx, zoning, everything else makes building new plants *obv* prohibitive. More Regulatory parity, however, would...
Ryan, you said you wanted to incorporate more nuclear power sources to our grid. Where do you intend on finding these sources? Are you scoping out Greenwich Point or Cos Cob Park for cooling towers? https://twitter.com/ryanfazio/status/1311078538943098888
Study finds Connecticut government employees earn 28 percent more than private sector, costing taxpayers $3.7 billion per year
Study finds Connecticut government employees earn 28 percent more than private sector, costing taxpayers $3.7 billion
An updated study published by the Yankee Institute on Wednesday found that Connecticut government employees earn 28 percent more than comparable priva...
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Our campaign must be resonating, b/c we are fielding the most bizarre attack lines. First, our opponent compared us to mass murderers b/c of a fake Twitter acct. Now a new PAC claims I want to build nuclear reactors all over town! So silly. We'll continue to run on the issues.
It could cost $28 billion to bury one quarter if power lines in CT. Other NE states restored power quickly after Isaias, despite their above-ground lines. CT should not have been an outlier.
Want underground power lines across CT? It could cost you $50K
As some in Connecticut call for Eversource to put more electric lines underground, the utility estimates at nearly $62 billion the cost of doing so st...
www.ctinsider.com
Regressive, undemocratic, and insane | State law says Connecticut must follow California's ban on gas-powered cars, via @YankeeInstitute
State statute says Connecticut must follow California’s ban on gas-powered cars
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced an executive order that will phase out and ban the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in California by 2035 and, ...
yankeeinstitute.org
A Brown University study has found minimal evidence that the novel coronavirus is transferring inside K-12 school buildings despite reports of students and faculty across the country contracting the disease. 1/
Study: Less than 1 percent of teachers, students infected since
A new study has found minimal evidence that the novel coronavirus is transferring inside K-12 school buildings despite reports of students and faculty...
thehill.com
What a shameful, snide Tweet from @CTSenateDems. Mental illness is serious, horrible, and exacerbated when it's belittled. It crosses party lines. Empathy is in order.
The National Alliance on Mental Health's 24/7 helpline is 800-950-6264 for anyone who is hurting.
This awful, awful recession.
Who says campaign ads have to suck? Check this out. Mission Impossible meets the Avengers. Watch the full video at http://Texasreloaded.com
@WesleyHuntTX @Bethvanduyne @gcforcongress @TonyGonzales4TX @AugustPfluger
I’m supporting Ryan. Join our team. https://twitter.com/ryanfazio/status/1308836658847117312
WATCH - Fazio for State Senate - Why I'm running to represent my home district
WATCH - Fazio for State Senate - Why I'm running to represent my home district
I took the time to complete @Ballotpedia's candidate survey to share my vision and goals. You'll be able to see the responses on my profile shortly.
New report finds Connecticut has $67 billion in bonded debt and unfunded retirement costs, making it the third most indebted state per taxpayer in the nation ($50,700 per taxpayer).
The total debt does not include any potential fallout from 2020
Report finds Connecticut is $67 billion in the red; Lamont says long-term debt a “big deal”
A new annual report from Truth in Accounting found Connecticut has $67 billion in bonded debt and unfunded retirement costs, making it the third most ...
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RIP. Shootings continue in Stamford. The radical de-policing bill passed in CT in July makes it more difficult for our police to do their job—and life more dangerous for families. Vote out the politicians who passed it in 2020—and we’ll repeal in 2021.
Police: Stamford mother killed, four people shot, in an East Side parking lot
Gunfire aimed at a group of people gathered at Ursula Place and Dale Street claimed the life of a Stamford woman early Sunday.
www.greenwichtime.com
Today, a happy RBG memory – the time I talked her into talking trash.
In OT06, the clerks had a fantasy baseball league. Some chambers had teams. Some individual clerks did. And Justice Alito wanted a team – for himself, not his clerks.
1/11
“A CT state senator claimed a cop of spit at him, officers intimidated him. So police released the video and showed he lied.”
A CT state senator claimed a cop of spit at him, officers intimidated him. The video shows he flat out lied.
Surveillance video obtained by news outlets showed that Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, who claimed a Norwalk police officer spit at him, lied about ...
www.lawenforcementtoday.com
Rest In Peace, Justice Ginsburg, a trailblazer in American life. God bless her and her family.
It is certainly nice for the state employee unions that they can choose whichever arrangement they want--they have an *opt-in*! Private sector workers do not get that option. Only in CT!
@ryanfazio @mrskurantowicz In all fairness, unionized state employees can't collect from the fund either, because they're covered by collective bargaining agreements. They could be added in under a new agreement
Starting January 2021, your family will have to pay a 0.5% payroll tax thanks to the current state legislature—unless of course you’re a unionized state employee; then you’re exempt.
Time for a change.
NEW: CT’s new family medical leave website is now live. Workers start paying into the program begins on Jan 1, but you can’t collect benefits till 2022 so the fund can build up money
Website: https://ctpaidleave.org/s/?language=en_US
We held a pop up Rally for @ryanfazio yesterday. Great response from passing cars.
Great evening rallying with @ryanfazio supporters. Amazing enthusiasm as voters drove by showing their support for Ryan. Ryan will work to fix CT’s fiscal mess created by Dems & protect the cops who protect us. Greenwich, Stamford & New Canaan will be well served by Ryan.
Study: Legal marijuana in Connecticut would raise between $784M and $952M in state taxes in first five years; opponents not convinced; still illegal in NY, CT, RI - Hartford Courant
Study: Legal marijuana in Connecticut would raise between $784M and $952M in state taxes in first five years
A new study by a UConn economist says Connecticut would receive millions of dollars in tax revenues and create or preserve as many as 17,000 jobs in t...
www.courant.com
The individual mandate went away in 2019 — and the uninsured rate essentially held constant.
New Census data out today broken down by me, @jeannasmialek, and @arappeport.
U.S. Poverty Hit a Record Low Before the Pandemic Recession
The share of Americans in poverty in 2019 declined and median incomes were the highest on record, a Census Bureau report showed.
www.nytimes.com
2019 offshore wind deal, which Eversource has an ownership stake in & which did not receive an environmental impact study, will cost residents 3x as much as regional electricity & 2x as much as Millstone deal. Your electricity bill is gonna get even worse.
Connecticut’s offshore wind deals may drive up electricity costs for consumers
Photo by Vattenfall Nederland @flickr.comAs Connecticut lawmakers and Eversource executives battle back and forth over rate increases and Eversource&#...
yankeeinstitute.org
My op-ed in the @nypost: CT can do better than another lost generation of economic stagnation & higher taxes. We need new leaders who will directly reform & restructure the $124 billion in debt & unfunded liabilities. It can & must be done.
Democratic leaders are ignoring the single biggest threat to their
In July, Connecticut state government employees received a 5.5 percent combined pay increase on the backs of taxpayers while hundreds of thousands of ...
nypost.com
@ryanfazio = No tolls #notollsct
"They Know How to Prevent Megafires. Why Won’t Anybody Listen?"
Excellent, important read on what's *really* causing the Western wildfires: decades of public policy failures. /1 https://www.propublica.org/article/they-know-how-to-prevent-megafires-why-wont-anybody-listen/amp?fbclid=IwAR2xZcDkQMzvDrh0XdlSM3C7fJcwuS08MD7oVZ6BpdDEy0TrPjHZnGRJvYs&__twitter_impression=true
November 3rd - lets elect @ryanfazio to the @CTSenateGOP! #CTPolitics
Democratic leaders are ignoring the single biggest threat to their
In July, Connecticut state government employees received a 5.5 percent combined pay increase on the backs of taxpayers while hundreds of thousands of ...
nypost.com
“The police accountability bill included 46 sections of new laws that haphazardly micromanage the work of the police. This bill did not receive proper public debate, nor time for more considered deliberation. “
Via @KimberlyFor149
Opinion: CT House candidate Kimberly Fiorello points to consequences of the police bill
Kimberly Fiorello, candidate for state representative in Dist. 149, says recent police bill ignores that Connecticut police lead "the country in pursu...
www.stamfordadvocate.com
Great leadership by Chief Heavey. This will make already-find policing more transparent in our district, build trust, and protect good actors among civilians and police both!
Greenwich BET approves spending for police body cameras https://trib.al/Q4hkQvF
Only 45% of students in Seattle Public Schools have logged on to their remote learning platform.
Today Greenwich kept the faith with her 33 sons and daughters who perished in the brutal terrorist attacks with a morning ceremony at the Cos Cob Park memorial. It’s open all day. Come to remember your loved one and also come to never forget. @gwchsentinel #911neverforget
Ahem...CT’s budget shortfalls will be about the same even tho FL’s economy is 4x bigger! And FL has 0 income tax, while CT has the 2nd-highest taxes & highest debt burden in the US. No surprise, FL’s economy grew 2.5x as fast 2010-19 as CT’s.
CT can do better. Time for a change.
Florida has the most tolls of any state in America, and collects over $1 billion a year from drivers. And they STILL can't pay their bills.
https://apnews.com/9c704fad63280ac4f08f84eabf84fb3d
The state needs to reopen the legislative process to the public. While Dems opened our doors when it was politically convenient for them, they’ve kept them shut when it comes to making politically difficult decisions. I’m asking that upcoming committee votes be held in person.
#NeverForget911
As more and more schools are starting classes both in school and virtually, an expert on remote learning says it's just not working.
Experts: Forced remote learning has set students back months
As more and more schools are starting classes both in school and virtually, an expert on remote learning says it's just not working.
connecticut.news12.com
@ryanfazio The typical Connecticut household has seen its income tax rates increase more than 13 percent since 1999. At the same time, property tax burdens (property taxes as a share of income) have risen by more than 35 percent. Thank Dem Voters!
Only state to adopt progressive tax in 30 years saw jobs decrease, poverty increase
In the past 30 years, just one U.S. state has adopted a progressive income tax: Connecticut. It made the switch from a flat income tax in 1996, phasin...
www.illinoispolicy.org
Working class and middle class families are hurting in CT this Labor Day, and have been for many years, due to the failures of the political class in the state gov't.
It's time for a change.
@CTSenateDems Thanks to awful Democrat policies, Connecticut has one of the worst job growth records in the country.
Via @ryanfazio https://twitter.com/nypost/status/1181147419528052736
How progressive policies have crippled Connecticut’s job growth https://trib.al/eJOm15W
Property taxes, as percentage of home price (left) and in absolute dollar terms (right) https://money.cnn.com/interactive/real-estate/property-tax/
Opinion: Pension hole getting deeper via @StamAdvocate
Opinion: Pension hole getting deeper
The most pressing public policy issue in Connecticut is undoubtedly its unfunded liability for government employee pensions and insurance. By one coun...
www.stamfordadvocate.com
On this day in 1914, Paris taxi cabs rush French troops into battle along the Marne. The Allied attack halts the German advance on the city and ends Berlin's hope for a quick victory on the Western Front.
Today In 1993: New York #Yankees pitcher Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, throws a no-hitter vs. the Cleveland Indians at Yankee Stadium! #Inspiration #MLB #History
The mission that changes everything begins… #NoTimeToDie in cinemas this November.
Residents want more police to keep our communities safe. Yet CT Democrats pushed a bill forward that is already making it more difficult to recruit and retain officers.
At the same time crime is up. A devastating look at the last few days in this thread.
‘We want you’: New Haven’s Hill residents tell city the neighborhood needs more cops
"We will take whatever patrol some other neighborhood does not want. We will take it and we will give them water and coffee," a resident told the mayo...
www.nhregister.com
Attempting to assert the constitutional prerogatives of the state legislature to actually have input on how we govern our state is not “taunting”—it’s democratic. I can imagine if Rs were insisting on 11-months of emergency exec. powers, what the media & Dems would say about it.
After being taunted for 24 hours by the House GOP, Democratic leaders have scheduled a meeting of a special oversight committee that is certain to ratify @GovNedLamont's declaration of a continued emergency on a party-line vote.
https://ctmirror.org/2020/09/03/leaders-will-vote-if-only-for-the-political-show-on-extending-lamonts-emergency-powers/
.@YankeeInstitute has been the number one force for solvency and opportunity in CT for years. This year, however, they also stepped up during COVID and helped provide important advice to the state on expanding health care & protecting jobs. They are great citizens.
Congratulations @YankeeInstitute! Yankee was awarded the 2020 Bob Williams Award for Biggest Home State Win for their work helping Connecticut weather the pandemic by championing policy that strengthened CT’s economy and increased job opportunities. https://spn.org/tax-and-licensing-reforms-help-connecticut-and-its-citizens-through-coronavirus-economic-challenges/ #SPNAM
From New York Times: 'A Violent August in N.Y.C.: Shootings Double, and Murder Is Up by 50%.'
A Violent August in N.Y.C.: Shootings Double, and Murder Is Up by 50%
The city recorded 242 shootings in August, up from 91 last year, continuing a summer spike in gun violence that has become an issue in the presidentia...
www.nytimes.com
The only thing to say is:Tom really was TERRIFIC!!!! RIP my friend.
“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.”
Today is the 75th anniv. of the end of WW2. Only 300k of 16 million vets of WW2 remain with us today. However, their memory must never die! Later, I will intro my proposal to ensure US history & civics are taught well in CT schools.
Thank you, from this proud Western Wildcat! 😼 #westsidebestside
Glad this came today! Can’t wait to show @ryanfazio that we support him on the west side. #gville #westsidebestside
Antibodies last longer than previously thought and the Infection Fatality Rate is only 0.3%. Results of a particularly big study are encouraging.
Large antibody study offers hope for virus vaccine efforts
Antibodies that people make to fight the new coronavirus last for at least four months after diagnosis and do not fade quickly as some earlier reports...
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