Celebrating Women's History Month
March 8, 2024March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history. It’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and learn more about their contributions.
A Top Priority: Childhood Nutrition Programs
March 4, 2024I am thrilled to share exciting news about my commitment to promoting the health and well-being of our community’s families and children. In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.
Black History Month
February 9, 2024During Black History Month I am honoring my friend and colleague Q Williams. Q was the first Black person to be elected to represent Middletown's 100th house district in the Connecticut General Assembly.
2024 Legislative Session
February 8, 2024The 2024 legislative session opened on Wednesday at 10am and was followed by a joint session of the House and Senate where Governor Lamont gave his State of the State annual address. Governor Lamont presented a $26.1 billion budget that tackles $500 million reduction in bonded debt and prioritizes investments in child care and education while maintaining fiscal restrain in most other areas.
Connecticut Launches New Portal for Jobseekers
January 19, 2024Connecticut has launched its new jobs portal, jobs.ct.gov, which is aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job.
Road Safety Roundtable with CTDOT
January 5, 2024Vehicle crashes and pedestrian traffic deaths have both increased. What can we do to make our roads safer for all traveling on them?
New Laws Going into Effect January 1, 2024
December 29, 2023As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.
Connecticut's Automatic College Admissions Program
December 27, 2023Connecticut is offering a wonderful new program that will make applying for higher education much easier - and less expensive - for graduating high school students.