Derell Wilson

We did it!

Today, we passed HB 5003, An Act Concerning Workforce Development and Working Conditions in the State.

As vice chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, I am overjoyed that this bill, with many parts, passed with overwhelming support.

I want to share a couple of upcoming events with you. I'm very excited about both!

First, Southeastern CT Day is on Monday, April 27th, in the North Lobby of the Capitol, beginning at 10 a.m. I hope you can join my colleagues and me for what is sure to be a wonderful day.

Governor Ned Lamont's administration is releasing $1.55 million in state grants to 12 entities – including food pantries, community health centers, and nonprofits – for the purposes of purchasing healthy Connecticut Grown products from local farms for distribution to food-insecure populations.

My colleagues and I, Reps. Larry Pemberton, Anthony Nolan and Aundre Bumgardner, hosted an enlightening discussion alongside the Social Equity Council about the Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Program.

In collaboration with the Social Equity Council, Reps. Larry Pemberton, Anthony Nolan, Aundre Bumgardner, and I will host an informational meeting on a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NoFO) through the Council’s Revitalize and Reimagine (R2) Program on Thursday, April 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Recreational Center in New London.

Many housekeeping efforts that strengthen our state, students, government, and elections are at the center of activity at the Capitol.

I shared a few words about my friend and former colleague, Kevin Ryan, who served the 139th district faithfully for several years.

The Senate, followed by the House, passed an omnibus bill this week, comprised of legislation introduced last year. You can read more about it HERE.