Stephen Meskers

This legislation will add clarity, transparency and consistency to the state zoning statutes, so towns and cities have more certainty and guidance in developing and enforcing local zoning regulations. I am happy to report that we have negotiated from a position of strength and a clear and rational approach to deal with zoning. I have carefully advocated in favor of local control and I’m confident that the bill we passed in the House will maintain that local control.

Connecticut House Democrats are dedicated to fighting for those who fought for our country. During the 2021 legislative session, House Democrats have introduced and passed a number of bills which focus on supporting veterans and active members of the military, as well as their families.

Connecticut is implementing new safety protocols concerning face masks following updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) will hold two public forums next week to solicit input on educational priorities and the development of the Department’s plan for use of the $110 million state set-aside it received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) fund.

I am pleased to have been able to join with colleagues to move important legislation forward last session. Here I highlight items that I supported and were passed out of the House of Representatives.

Connecticut enacted our country’s first “Red Flag” law in 1999 following a devastating mass shooting at the Connecticut Lottery.

With summer just around the corner, Governor Lamont announced great news for the children and families of Connecticut.

The Office of State Broadband, within the Connecticut Office of Consumer Counsel announced it is working to help build consumer awareness about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program. The temporary benefit will help to lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic.