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New Direction and New Opportunities

Well, another campaign season is here! It was an honor to be unanimously endorsed to run for another term as state representative for the 101st District of Madison and Durham. Thanks go to Madison’s First Selectman Tom Banisch for nominating me and to Durham Republican Town Committee Chairman Bill Laflamme for seconding. I am so grateful for the trust of all the delegates. There is a lot of work that needs to still be done, but none more critical than stabilizing Connecticut’s financial picture.

Over the past two years, we have finally started to work in a bipartisan manner and initiate controls and predictability to our state budget and regulations. We are one of the few states that has failed to regain the jobs lost in 2008. In order to change our economic outlook, we must change not only our policies but our attitude of working together for everyone. We must move away from policies that have been punitive to our state businesses, job creators, and retirees.

As always, I will continue to advocate for fiscal common sense and for creating sound policies that will move our state forward. Of course I will continue my work for seniors, children, and those with special needs while working to also address our opioid crisis and mental health initiatives. I promise to continue serving your readers with the positive attitude, maximum effort, and the leadership that the residents of the 101st District have come to expect from me.

I look forward to speaking with many of your readers during this very important campaign season. In November, Connecticut will elect a new governor with new direction and new opportunities. This election is critical to moving forward and restoring Connecticut to the great state that we all call home and love.

State Representative Noreen Kokoruda (R-101)

Madison

Republican Noreen Kokoruda is seeking re-election to the General Assembly in November.