| Senator Rob Kane (R-32) said he welcomes
the opportunity to work with fellow legislators during
the upcoming special session to help ensure that Connecticut’s
most vulnerable citizens stay warm this winter.
“I support Governor Rell’s decision to
call a special session to pass legislation allowing
us to use expected surplus funds for heating assistance
this winter. I think that everyone is worried about
paying for heating fuel, especially when we are already
hearing that oil is likely to cost five dollars a gallon.
A gallon of heating oil doesn’t go very far and
a lot of people, including senior citizens on fixed
incomes, are already concerned,” said Senator
Kane.
Governor M. Jodi Rell issued a call for the special
session to be held on August 22nd. According to the
Governor’s office, the special session is intended
to allocate surplus funds from the just ended fiscal
year for a variety of special heating assistance programs,
including many run by the non-profit Operation Fuel.
Senator Kane said that constituents interested in sharing
their views on these issues should contact his legislative
office in Hartford at 860-240-8800, or e-mail him at
Rob.Kane@cga.ct.gov.
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