Raghib Allie-Brennan

As Vice Chair of the Energy and Technology Committee, I am happy to share with you two important off shore wind measures moved out of committee.

SB 875, An Act Expanding Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Energy Portfolio, would expand offshore wind energy and HB 7156, An Act Concerning The Procurement Of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, would authorize the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind.

During a hearing of the Judiciary Committee on March 11, I was honored to introduce Mark Barden, a prominent gun-safety advocate who lost his son Daniel in the Sandy Hook School massacre more than five years ago. Mark offered public testimony in support of Ethan's Law, HB 7218, legislation that would close loopholes in Connecticut's state firearm storage laws.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and I hosted an Opioid Roundtable Discussion at the Bethel Police Department.

Governor Lamont unveiled his proposal for a two-year budget.

I spent a wonderful Saturday morning listening to the issues that matter to constituents and local residents at my first 2nd District Sit Down event. Thank you to the Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant for hosting. I am looking forward to similar events across the 2nd District.

We are working hard to make it easier to do business in Connecticut.

The proposed bill is modeled after a California law that took effect this month, which bars pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless they come from animal shelters or rescue groups.

It's time to send a positive message to the small and large business community that Connecticut is open for business.