NORWICH — Rep. Christopher Coutu was among a small group of state elected officials at a legislative breakfast here today attended by roughly 50 or so business owners. Panel member Coutu talked about the need for an ideology shift in government: Reducing spending instead of spending more money is the soundest of philosophies, no matter [...]
Rep. Christopher Coutu spent a few hours driving around the 47th House District today, making frequent stops to chat with residents, municipal employees and business owners. Coutu first caught up with owners of the Baltic Convenience Store and filled them in on the status of legislation they opposed, a bill that would have allowed Sunday [...]
SPRAGUE — Taking shorter showers and installing new light bulbs are ways to cut energy costs, Connecticut Light & Power employees told seniors today during a forum organized by Rep. Christopher Coutu. The event inside the Sprague Senior Center attracted nearly two dozen people, many of whom had questions for the presenter. Coutu started the [...]
HARTFORD—An important self-imposed Democrat deadline has come and gone without the Appropriations Committee identifying the $220 million in cuts Democrat leaders promised when the last deficit mitigation plan passed last month, Rep. Christopher Coutu said after today’s legislative session.
Coutu joined House and Senate Republican leaders today in criticizing the majority party’s failure to identify [...]
SPRAGUE—State Rep. Christopher Coutu has organized an informational meeting about how to help residents manage their energy costs. The session will be held at the Sprague Senior Center. A Connecticut Light & Power representative will make a presentation and will be available to answer energy-related questions at the event. Information regarding low-income and other energy [...]
HARTFORD — Veterans gathered at the Capitol today for a briefing on proposed legislation that would affect them, and Christopher Coutu addressed the group and told them about his passion for veterans-related issues. In his spare time Coutu, a veteran and national guardsman, runs a nonprofit organization he founded called American Warrior. The organization puts [...]
You’ve probably heard a lot lately about the state’s financial troubles. It’s tough to pick up newspapers without seeing something about budget deficits, early retirement programs or tax increases. But how did we get here, what does it all mean, and how does it affect you? Rep. Christopher Coutu will do his best April 7 [...]
NORWICH — Professional bowlers rolled into Norwich today and Rep. Christopher Coutu was there for the festivities. The Professional Bowlers Association tournament is a big event for Norwich and the Norwich Bowling and Entertainment Center. Among the participants is hall-of-famer Pete Weber. Coutu, a Norwich native, chatted with dozens of local fans about bowling and [...]
HARTFORD — Rep. Christopher Coutu participated in agriculture day at the Capitol, where farmers and land conservationists rallied against cuts to financial support. Among the issues at the forefront of discussion today were the continuance of sales and fuel tax exemptions for farmers and to help dairy farmers, who earn $1 for every gallon of [...]
NORWICH — Rep. Christopher Coutu today stopped by VFW Post 594 for a St. Patrick’s Day dish and conversation with 20 or so people. Topics discussed included governenment waste, taxes and the environment. Above, Coutu is pictured with Commander Richard Delorge and Young Marines Commander Bob Murphy.
