Sales Tax Holiday- August 15-21, 2010

Connecticut is once again offering a Sales Tax Holiday from Aug. 15 through Aug. 21.

The one-week event eliminates Connecticut’s 6 percent sales tax on all clothing and footwear costing less than $300 per item from the third Sunday in August through the following Saturday. The increased exemption replaces the standard $50 exemption for clothing and footwear.

Since sales tax is calculated after the use of any coupons or discounts, if the final price is less than $300, the sale is exempt from taxes. Clothing or footwear under $300 either rented or put on layaway is also tax-free.  Purchases totaling more than $300 will have sales tax calculated on the full cost.

For more information, visit the Department of Revenue Services website at www.ct.gov/drs.

Rep. Perillo hosted Homeland Security Commissioner

State Representatives Jason Perillo (Shelton) and Larry Miller (Stratford, Shelton) hosted a talk by Connecticut Homeland Security Commissioner Peter Boynton regarding Connecticut’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management and recent terrorist activity.  Commissioner Boynton stressed personal responsibility and situational awareness in order to assist local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies in

This free event is open to the public and will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Shelton Intermediate School.

Rep. Perillo: Connecticut Homeland Security Commissioner to speak in Shelton

State Representative Jason Perillo (R-Shelton) and Connecticut Homeland Security Commissioner Peter Boynton will deliver a talk regarding Connecticut’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management and recent terrorist activity.

“In light of recent news events I asked Connecticut Homeland Security Commissioner Boynton to come to Shelton to talk about our state’s security and emergency management plan,” Rep. Perillo said. “It’s important for the community to get the facts regarding the measures the state has been taking to protect it’s citizens and Commissioner Boynton is the best source for that information.”

This free event is open to the public and will be held Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at Shelton Intermediate School, 675 Constitution Boulevard North, in Shelton.

Rep. Perillo wants to protect students, coaches and schools.

During debate on the House Floor recently Rep. Perillo questioned the role of making high school coaches responsible for medical assessments and decisions regarding student athletes who may have suffered an impact that could have caused a concussion.  Rep. Perillo was concerned that a proposed three-hour class would not be sufficient to allow a coach to correctly identify a concussion, leading to potential misdiagnosis and injury to the student.  He was also concerned that such a misdiagnosis could leave the coach, school and town open to substantial legal liability should the student be injured further after being allowed back on the field of play.

To see a video of this debate click here.