The Budget We Passed Promotes Fiscal Stability & Responsibility
June 7, 2023After months of negotiations, yesterday the House of Representatives delivered a state budget that includes the largest income tax cut in the state’s history and significant increases in funding for local schools, also known as Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funds.
Connecticut's Minimum Wage Increase
May 26, 2023We did it!
The state’s minimum wage will increase from $14.00 to $15.00 per hour beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023.
Honoring Former Pardon and Paroles Chair Carleton Giles
May 18, 2023On Wednesday, community activist Barbara Fair, myself, and members of the social justice community gathered at the Legislative Office Building to honor former Connecticut Board of Pardons & Paroles Chairperson and current board member Carleton Giles.
The House of Representatives Passed Early Voting
May 5, 2023Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.
Legislation Passed In The House This Week
May 5, 2023ICYMI: Below is a list of bills the House passed this week.
Legislation Passed In The House This Week
April 28, 2023ICYMI: Below is a list of bills the House passed this week.
Celebrating My Father's 80th Birthday in the House Chamber
April 27, 2023Thursday's session was very special to me because it was my father, Robert Porter's 80th birthday, and I brought him and my sister to the Capitol to celebrate where the entire chamber wished him well.
I thank everyone for their well wishes!
Breaking Down the State Budget Process
April 21, 2023We are more than halfway through the regular session, and this is the time of year when legislative activity picks up in the Connecticut General Assembly.
After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their budget proposals (Appropriations handles the spending side and Finance handles the revenue side).
The next step…negotiations and compromise: Legislators will work with the Governor and his staff to craft the final budget agreement. The budget bill then goes before the House and Senate for consideration. After being passed by both chambers, the legislature’s final budget must then be signed into law by the governor before the end of the fiscal year, June 30.