 as well as in Bethany and North Haven this past weekend. It says, quote, A New Haven resident said it is a scary thing when you get caught up in these takeovers. We have to do something. Connecticut state Republicans agree with that statement wholeheartedly, saying we commend local police on acting swiftly to address takeovers. But Republicans believe the state must create stiffer deterrence to these lawlessness situations. They will keep happening if we do not do more. We hope Democrats will work with us to enact action.