Robyn A. Porter

Teachers play a central role in shaping the minds of young people and can have a lasting impact. When students of all races have teachers of color leading them in the classroom implicit biases can be challenged and changed. And that’s critical to the future of our society.

Rep. Robyn Porter, co-chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, praised committee members who approved legislation that raises the minimum wage, addresses the issue of pay equity for para-educators and sexual harassment in the workplace.

Governor Ned Lamont presented his biennial budget proposal last week for Connecticut. My job now is to analyze the proposal and sit down with my colleagues, state and local officials and especially the people of Hamden and New Haven to decide what changes have to be made so the budget truly meets our needs.

Legislature takes action to assist federal workers during partial government shutdown

CCA/DV recognizes women for their work to stop domestic violence.

I am proud to have been accepted to attend this year's Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy later this month.

NARAL Legislative Champion

Momentum had been building across the country to ensure women earn equal pay for equal work. With the governor’s signing of House Bill 5386 An Act Concerning Pay Equity, Connecticut is the fifth state to join this movement.