Lawmakers advocate for the fair treatment of incarcerated women
March 28, 2018Lawmakers advocated for the passage of Senate Bill 13 which would prevent the state from shackling incarcerated women during pregnancy or labor and would require incarcerated women to be provided with sufficient menstrual supplies.
Winter Heating Assistance Deadline Approaching
March 27, 2018We are closing in on the deadline to apply for heating assistance. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.
Latino Advocacy Day
March 26, 2018I am proud to have joined my colleagues, friends, advocates, and the Hispanic Federation for the 5th Annual CT Legislative Luncheon at the State Capitol.
Black & PR Caucus Holds 2018 Public Forum
February 16, 2018The legislature's Black and Puerto Rican Caucus will be hosting a public forum in Hartford on Tuesday, February 20, to discuss ideas and concerns about pressing policy issues to help draft their 2018 legislative priorities.
Voter Registration Drive
January 30, 2018I joined Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill, many of my colleagues and community organizations to announce a voter registration drive to focus on registering Puerto Rican families who have resettled in Connecticut in the wake of the devastation created by Hurricane Maria.
Meriden Hosting Opioid Forum
January 24, 2018The opioid epidemic fight is far from over and we are committed to disseminating as much information as we can to combat drug abuse and addiction. On Tuesday, February 6, from 6-8pm at Lincoln Middle School, Meriden is hosting an opioid forum to discuss this epidemic and its impact on our community. I encourage all our residents to attend and engage in this important conversation.
Medicare Savings Program Update
January 9, 2018In a bipartisan vote, yesterday the House of Representatives voted to restore $54 million in funding to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). More than 113,000 seniors and disabled individuals depend on the state program to purchase their Medicare Part B benefits.
Happy Holidays/Feliz Navidad!
December 23, 2017I'd like to take a moment to wish you and your family Happy Holidays. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve Meriden and I look forward to what we will accomplish in 2018.