House Passes Drug Pricing Bill
May 4, 2018Prescription drug prices are the fastest growing cost in healthcare - the house passed a measure I voted for that addresses this issue by bringing more transparency between drug companies, consumers and all stakeholders with the goal of lowering drug prices.
Ban On Bump Stocks Moves Forward
May 3, 2018I am proud of my support to ban bump stocks in CT, simple additions to semiautomatic weapons that enable guns to fire rapidly like automatic firearms - the bill was approved in the House on a bipartisan vote.
10 Essential Health Benefits Passes House
April 30, 2018I voted in favor of legislation to protect the "10 essential health benefits" in Connecticut health insurance plans. The bill passed the House with bipartisan support.
Early Voting
April 27, 2018The House voted 81 to 65 backing a constitutional amendment to allow more access to the voting booth.
Victory For Student Dreamers In Connecticut
April 26, 2018The House and Senate have approved legislation giving students who lack legal immigration status the right to access a student-generated financial aid pool.
Graduation Rates In Connecticut Improving
April 24, 2018I'm happy to share that graduation rates in Connecticut have reached an all-time high.
April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 17, 2018April is “Sexual Assault Awareness Month.”
It’s time to talk openly about sexual assault and sexual violence so we can prevent it – punish perpetrators – and support victims.
Safe Havens Law
April 10, 2018The Safe Havens Law was put in place to give parents a safe and private option that allows anyone to drop off a newborn baby (30 days old or younger) at any hospital emergency room in Connecticut.