Bridgeport lawmakers deliver testimony in favor of creating a competitive bidding process for casino expansion
March 16, 2018The Bridgeport state legislative delegation delivered testimony in support of House Bill 5305 which would create an open, competitive bidding process for new casino expansion in Connecticut.
Baker applauds state Bond Commission's approval of $1 million in funding for library
February 16, 2018The Connecticut State Bond Commission awarded the Bridgeport Public Library a $1 million grant for the construction of a new, larger Newfield branch library.
Baker advocates for initiatives to address gun violence in Bridgeport
January 16, 2018As Bridgeport residents gathered to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, state Rep. Andre Baker and members of Project Longevity advocated for initiatives that prevent one less person from falling victim to gun violence.
Please take this survey to let me know where you stand on the MGM casino proposal
December 6, 2017In September, MGM Resorts International announced its plans for a $675 million casino and entertainment complex in Bridgeport's Steelpointe Harbor area. While this project may enhance the vibrancy of our city's downtown, I want to know if this is a project you would support. Please take the time to fill out this survey to let me know where you stand on this proposal and if there are any other development opportunities you believe we should pursue.
Legislature approves changes to Renters' Rebate Program and hospital tax
November 17, 2017Following the legislature’s approval of technical revisions to the bipartisan budget passed last month, older and disabled renters are slated to receive their state refund checks under the Connecticut Renters’ Rebate Program.
Bridgeport moves closer to becoming a national model for the reuse of waste heat
October 30, 2017Under the bipartisan $41.3 billion state budget passed Oct. 26, a pilot program will be established for the development and construction of a combined heat and power facility that will provide waste heat for a thermal heating loop in downtown Bridgeport.
If adopted, Republican budget would have devastating effects on Bridgeport
September 20, 2017The Republicans' two-year budget is unbalanced, relies on unrealistic savings and contains significant cuts to higher education. Their spending package would also slash vital services and programs that our most vulnerable residents rely on. I stood in opposition to their budget proposal and voted "No" because not only does this spending plan hurt our most vulnerable residents, but it also contradicts Connecticut's fundamental values.
New laws will help improve Connecticut's quality of life
July 12, 2017Several new pieces of legislation that will help improve the quality of life in Connecticut went into effect Saturday, July 1.