Sales Tax Free Week

Sales Tax Free Week

This week, from Aug. 15th through Aug. 21st, is Connecticut’s “Sales Tax Holiday” week.

Connecticut’s 6% sales tax will be eliminated for all clothing and footwear purchases under $300 per item through this Saturday. 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. However, purchases equaling more than $300 will have full sales tax calculated into the cost.
Clothing or footwear under $300 either rented or put on layaway is also tax-free.

For more information, visit the Department of Revenue Services website at www.ct.gov/drs or call my Hartford office at 1-800-842-1423.

Rep. Themis Klarides Participates in UI Groundbreaking Ceremony

Representative Themis Klarides participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of United Illuminating Co.’s $90 million headquarters in Orange. The New Haven Register covered the groundbreaking ceremony for the headquarters that will open in March 2012.

State Rep. Themis Klarides Achieves 100% Voting Record

State Rep. Themis Klarides Achieves 100% Voting Record

State Representative Themis Klarides continues her exemplary record of public service by registering a perfect voting record in the Connecticut General Assembly.

Klarides, who represents Derby, Orange and Woodbridge in the state House of Representatives, gave an up or down vote 100 percent of the time for the 271 votes of the regular 2010 legislative session. Only 41 of the 151 legislators in the state House of Representatives accomplished such a voting record.

“The people of Derby, Orange and Woodbrige expect me to be in Hartford as their voice for responsible governance, reigning in spending and borrowing, supporting our fragile job creators, standing up as a children’s advocate, and creating policies of prosperity for generations to come. I take this responsibility seriously and am honored to serve Derby, Orange and Woodbridge in the General Assembly,” said Klarides.

Klarides is the Deputy Minority Leader for the legislature.

Rep. Themis Klarides Given “Children’s Champion” Award by Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance

Rep. Klarides reads to 2nd graders for the "Read Across America" literacy celebration.

State Representative Themis Klarides received the 2010 “Children’s Champion” Award given annually by the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance at an awards breakfast Wednesday morning, May 26 at the State Capitol.

“I am honored to receive the ‘Children’s Champion’ award. The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance’s work tackles children’s issues with a whole-child approach including educational development, health and hygiene, safety and child poverty in hopes to make the world a better place for children. Through their work, they give a brighter future filled with hope to so many Connecticut kids, which ultimately makes the future a little brighter for all of us,” Rep. Klarides said.

The award honors community leaders and elected officials who show a strong commitment to early childhood issues. This year, Rep. Klarides also received the “Champion of Youth” award from the Connecticut Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs for members of the legislature or executive branch who consistently support and advocate for the expansion of youth services. 

Rep. Klarides serves on the Education Committee and dedicates much of her time to community involvement in youth programs and children’s issues.