State Representative Craig Fishbein

10/23/2026

EARLY VOTING HAS BEGUN!
It is available on most days through November 1, from 10am to 6pm, but on October 27 and 29, there are extended hours of 8am to 8pm.
In , it takes place in Town Hall's Parisi Chambers.
In , it takes place at the Middlefield Community Center.

See you there!

www.Fishbein4CT.com

10/23/2026

“‘The Office of Early Childhood did not ensure all childcare centers, family childcare homes, and group childcare homes received annual unannounced inspections for fiscal years 2022 through 2025,’ auditors said, adding there were 13,949 licensed providers during the fiscal years examined.”

The Office of Early Childhood failed to inspect every licensed childcare provider at least once a year as required under state statute, the audit found.

10/22/2026

Ten years ago, when I first got to Hartford, the fee for applying for a pistol permit in this state was $370.00. Shortly thereafter, I learned that the state was making money on these applications, and hundreds of thousands of dollars were being swept from the revenue line, into the general fund, and re-appropriated to various places from there.

After exposing the overcharging, the fee was reduced to the $70.00 it is today. I can assure you that, in Connecticut, that is THE ONLY thing that has decreased in price over that ten year span. Still, there is more work to do, as government should never charge a fee for a lawful citizen to exercise a Constitutional right.

10/21/2026

NATIONAL "DRUG TAKE BACK DAY" IS THIS SATURDAY
I just wanted you to know that Saturday, October 24th is National Drug Take Back Day. The Take Back Day is part of the DEA’s National Take Back Initiative to safely dispose of unwanted medications.

Statewide, the Pharmaceutical Product Stewardship Work Group (PPSWG) launched the MyOldMeds campaign, a Connecticut-specific resource page to provide information to residents on the proper use, storage, and disposal of household medicines.

For more information, or to check availability or specific drop off times, please contact the agency listed. Collection sites are set up throughout the area, including:

In Wallingford:
Wallingford, CT Police Department, 100 Barnes Rd., Wallingford, CT 203-294-2800 (non-emergency line)

In Middlefield:
Middlefield Resident Troopers Office,405 Main St, Middlefield, CT
860-349-9685 (non-emergency line)

Help prevent over-the-counter (cough medicine, pain relievers, etc.) and prescription drug abuse by dropping off any unwanted, expired, or unused medicines, vitamins, or nutritional supplements. All medications must be in original containers, with all names crossed out.
**The service is free and anonymous, no questions will be asked**
No needles or sharps will be accepted.
Examples of sharps include:
•Needles – hollow needles used to inject drugs (medication) under the skin
•Syringes – devices used to inject medication into or withdraw fluid from the body Lancets, also called “fingerstick” devices – instruments with a short, two-edged blade used to get drops of blood for testing. Lancets are commonly used in the treatment of diabetes.
•Auto Injectors, including epinephrine and insulin pens – syringes pre-filled with fluid medication designed to be self-injected into the body
•Infusion sets – tubing systems with a needle used to deliver drugs to the body.
•Connection needles/sets – needles that connect to a tube used to transfer fluids in and out of the body. This is generally used for patients on home hemodialysis.

10/21/2026

“The high cost of living makes it hard for people to remain in the state. CBIA reports found that one of the largest barriers businesses have in retaining employees is the high cost of living in the state. Around 40% of Connecticut residents are considering leaving the state because of the high cost of living.”

Read More at Inside Investigator >>

10/19/2026

In America, the U.S. Constitution, and the Bill of Rights provide that innocent citizens should be free from the government compiling data about them - merely to satiate government's suspicion that someday the innocent will become the guilty.

10/19/2026

Find your early voting location.

10/18/2026

Vote Early and Vote Often! Early Voting Starts Tomorrow!

In Wallingford, it takes place in Town Hall's Parisi Chambers.
In Middlefield, it takes place at the Middlefield Community Center.

Early voting is available on most days, from 10am to 6pm, and on October 27 and 29, there are extended hours of 8am to 8pm.
See you there!

www.Fishbein4CT.com

10/17/2026

ENDORSED BY THE FRIENDS OF CT SPORTSMEN
The Friends of CT Sportsmen was established to lend its voice to the chorus of stakeholders seeking to support the conservation, preservation and improvement of Connecticut’s natural resources. I am proud to receive their endorsement of my re-election campaign for State Representative.

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