Connecticut Named Second Best State to Live
December 5, 2016A recent report ranks Connecticut as the second best state to live in the U.S.
Increased Optimism about Connecticut's economy
December 2, 2016A recent survey shows that Connecticut residents are seeing an improving economy, and millennials in particular have an optimistic outlook.
Grant to Preserve Farmington Open Space Lands
November 15, 2016Farmington has been awarded a $650,000 open space state grant that will help preserve 107 acres of wooded town land located along the Farmington/Plainville town line.
U.S. Sen. Murphy Pushes for Gun Safety Measures
June 17, 2016On Wednesday, Connecticut's U.S. Senator Chris Murphy began a nearly fifteen-hour filibuster to push his colleagues to hold a vote on gun safety measures.
Increased Defense Spending for Connecticut
June 17, 2016Recently the U.S. Senate approved $16.7 billion in defense spending to Connecticut defense companies in the National Defense Authorization Act. The new funding will help grow Connecticut’s economy and bring more well-paying manufacturing jobs into the state.
Creating Connecticut Jobs
June 10, 2016In the 2016 legislative session, we made economic growth and support for small businesses a top priority. Keep reading to see some of our 2016 initiatives...
DDS Bill Moves Forward
May 6, 2016I’m happy to announce that a bill I’ve supported to improve services for people with intellectual disabilities is headed to the Governor’s desk after passing both the House and Senate. I've co-sponsored SB 294, An Act Concerning Services for Individuals With Intellectual Disability.
Aerospace Company to Create Jobs in Farmington
April 25, 2016It was recently announced that Italian aerospace company Pietro Rose TBM has acquired New England Airfoil Products in Farmington, and will be retaining the company’s current workforce as well as adding 100 positions over the next five years.