Rep. Bronko Appointed Ranking Member Of General Assembly Committee

NAUGATUCK, CT — State Rep. Seth Bronko, who represents Naugatuck's 70th District, has been named the ranking member of the General Assembly's Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee by House Republican Leader State Rep. Vincent Candelora.

According to a news release provided by the House Republican Office, a ranking member serves as the leader of the minority party in committee meetings and works with the committee leadership to bring forward legislation.

"I am deeply honored to be appointed as the ranking member and extend my thanks to House Republican Leader Candelora for his trust and confidence in me," Bronko said in a news release. "Higher Education is a cornerstone of opportunity and innovation in Connecticut, and I am committed to ensuring our institutions remain accessible, affordable, and of the highest quality. We also need to ensure that when taxpayer dollars are sent to our higher educational institutions, that those funds are spent appropriately and with care. I look forward to working collaboratively with my colleagues to advance policies that empower our students, which will strengthen our workforce, and support the future of our state."

Ranking members also serve as a liaison to caucus members regarding the important issues from each committee.

"Representative Bronko is an emerging leader in the General Assembly who deeply understands the intersection of higher education, workforce development, state budgetary policy, and the affordability challenges faced by students and families," Candelora said in a news release. "I am confident Seth will bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions as this committee tackles the myriad challenges ahead, including balancing the rising costs of higher education with the need to ensure access to quality academic opportunities that prepare students for careers in our state."

The Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee oversees the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Office of Higher Education.

In addition, the committee has cognizance over matters related to public and private institutions of higher education, occupational schools, post-secondary education, job training and apprenticeship programs, according to the release.

Bronko was first elected in 2022 and is now entering his second term.

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