Press Releases
Recent News
news
06/26/2025
Senator Tony Hwang: CT Siting Council Delay on Docket 516R is a Disservice to Fairfield and Bridgeport Communities
HARTFORD, CT — In a unanimous vote today, the Connecticut Siting Council granted a motion by United Illuminating (UI) to stay proceedings on Docket No. 516R, delaying a final decision on a controversial proposal by UI/Avangrid to install oversized electric transmission monopoles along the Metro-North corridor through Fairfield and Bridgeport. This decision comes despite a ... Senator Tony Hwang: CT Siting Council Delay on Docket 516R is a Disservice to Fairfield and Bridgeport Communities
news
06/26/2025
Senator Tony Hwang Opposes Aquarion Water Sale in PURA Docket 25-04-03 Testimony
Cites Lack of Transparency, Threat to Consumer Protections, and Municipal Revenue Loss. Calls for Full Legislative Review and Rejection of Flawed Transaction HARTFORD, CT — State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) delivered formal testimony before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) today, voicing strong opposition to Docket No. 25-04-03, the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company ... Senator Tony Hwang Opposes Aquarion Water Sale in PURA Docket 25-04-03 Testimony
news
06/23/2025
Statement from Senator Tony Hwang on Governor Lamont’s Veto of HB 5002
HARTFORD, CT— State Senator Tony Hwang (R—Fairfield) released the following statement in response to Governor Ned Lamont’s decision today to veto House Bill 5002: “I commend and fully support Governor Lamont’s courageous and principled decision to veto House Bill 5002. As a former tri-Chair of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Housing Committee and Planning & Development ... Statement from Senator Tony Hwang on Governor Lamont’s Veto of HB 5002