Pay Equity Bill Passes House
April 13, 2017The bill strengthens gender pay equity legislation on the books since 1963, and puts added pressure on a wage gap that costs Connecticut women an estimated $5.5 billion per year, said Rep. Robyn Porter, D-New Haven, House chair of the labor committee.
Angel Investors Expansion Bill Passes House
April 6, 2017Legislators in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that expands access to the angel investor tax credit program to businesses in any industry, will help more small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow and create jobs.
Free Dental Clinic
April 6, 2017The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM) is hosting a two-day clinic that provides FREE dental care to those who would otherwise go without this care.
Equal Pay Day
April 4, 2017Today, I spoke in favor of bills that call for pay equity in the workplace.
Supporting Nurses, Teachers, and Firefighters
March 24, 2017I held a press conference today to condemn the 95 Appropriation Committee bills that threaten the wage and benefits of nurses, teachers, and firefighters.
Legalizing Marijuana Public Hearing
March 20, 2017This Wednesday, March 22, the Judiciary Committee will be holding a public hearing on legalizing marijuana.
International Women's Day
March 8, 2017Wednesday marked International Women's Day, a day in which the world celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Making CT Affordable
March 2, 2017We need to do more to ensure that students who earn a world-class education in our state go on to join Connecticut’s workforce. That’s why I support HB 5586.