A virtual conversation on Children's Issues
March 3, 2021On Thursday, March 4 at 7:00pm, I will co-host a virtual conversation on Children's Health and School-Based Health Centers (SBHC).
Vaccine Update: Age-Based Eligibility & Teachers
February 24, 2021Vaccine eligibility will expand to the 55-64 age group beginning on March 1 and dedicated clinics for educators and childcare providers will also begin in March.
Phase 1B Expands to 65-74 & Appointment Assist Line Expanding
February 8, 2021Today, Governor Lamont announced that Connecticut residents aged 65 to 74 will be able to book appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting this Thursday, February 11, 2021.
Celebrating Black History Month
February 3, 2021February is Black History Month. For the past 45 years, Black History Month has served as a time to recognize and honor the achievements and contributions of Black Americans in our nation's history. It is a time to highlight and celebrate our many and varied roles in our country’s history.
2021 Virtual Session
January 29, 2021Many of you have asked me to provide a step-by-step guide to help you navigate this year's virtual session, and I am pleased to share some tools that I hope you will find useful.
Vaccine Phase 1B Rollout Update
January 21, 2021The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.
Opening Day/Helpful Resources During Session
January 7, 2021I’m proud to be serving as your State Representative for a second term. While the country is experiencing a dark hour, I know here in Connecticut we are strong and all my colleagues are ready to serve the great State of Connecticut. Yesterday, my colleagues and I were sworn in and due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we held the ceremonies outside the State Capitol.
CARES Act Extension - Unemployment
December 30, 2020Assistance through the Emergency Coronavirus Recovery Act of 2020, also referred to as the CARES Act extension, is on the way for tens of thousands of unemployed workers at risk of losing unemployment benefits across the state.