Foreclosure Mediation Program
May 23, 2019The Foreclosure Mediation Program was near and dear to my Brother Ezequiel Santiago’s heart and has saved a great number of homes as families have been able to work with the courts to avoid the painful experience of foreclosure. It is only fitting that we renamed the program after him and I look forward to the Senate approving, and the governor signing, this important piece of legislation.
Green Energy Through Offshore Wind
May 15, 2019The House approved legislation authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind turbines.
House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
May 9, 2019Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.
Census 2020
May 3, 2019In this series of videos, I talk about the 2020 census and the importance of participating and making sure to be counted. It is critical that we have as accurate a count as possible as this affects many areas that impact the government resources allocated to Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut. For more information go to www.census.gov
Spanish Language Insurance Licensing Exams
May 3, 2019I joined with House and Senate Chairs of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee Representative Sean Scanlon and Senator Matthew L. Lesser, Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais and representatives from the insurance industry to announce the implementation of Spanish language version of insurance producer licensing exams. Beginning on October 1, 2019, insurance producers will have the option of taking licensing examinations in Spanish.
Protecting Connecticut Resident's Right to Healthcare
April 29, 2019Protecting the residents of our state from discrimination in the health insurance market is one of my top priorities and I’m very happy to report that we are continuing to make progress on that issue this legislative session.
$90.8 Million For Bassick High School
April 16, 2019The $115 million financing for the construction of a new Bassick High School remains on track. I’m very happy to report that today my colleagues on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee unanimously voted to approve legislation authorizing $90.8 million in state bond funding – about 80 percent of the total project cost.
April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
April 5, 2019The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.