On Wednesday, May 20, the state House of Representatives voted to open up the state’s health coverage to thousands of municipal workers and non-profits. State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) voted against the measure, citing it’s projected $70 million price tag. “Before we start costly health insurance pools, we should take a look at reducing the [...]
State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) on Wednesday threw his support behind an alert system designed to help find senior citizens and disabled adults who go missing. The bill creating a “Silver Alert” system received unanimous approval. The state Senate had already approved the legislation, which now goes to the governor for her signature, before it [...]
Legislation will allow apple wine, cider to be sold to the public State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) today applauded the passage of S.B. 312, a bill that will allow permit holders who make cider and apple wine on site to sell their products to the public, both in-person and via the Internet. The legislation allows [...]
The state Senate voted on May 6 to approve H.B. 6287, “An Act Authorizing Cash Prizes for Blower Ball Games.” The bill, which was co-sponsored by state Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston) will allow organizations, like volunteer fire departments, to award cash prizes for blower ball games. The bill had been passed by the state House [...]
