Children's Mental Health
May 1, 2022I supported HB 5001 - An Act Concerning Children's Mental Health, a transformative legislation that responds directly to the youth mental health crisis, which has been exacerbated by the impacts of the pandemic, presenting itself in the form of increased rates of depression, suicide and self-harm among adolescents.
Tax Free Week
April 9, 2022To put money back into Connecticut residents' pockets, we recently passed legislation to suspend our state's gas tax and offer free bus service through June 30. The bill also created an additional Sales Tax Free Week happening this Sunday, April 10 through Saturday, April 16. If your kids are home on spring vacation, this is a great opportunity to save on their spring and summer wardrobe!
Renters' Rebate Applications Now Open
April 6, 2022
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Rep. Comey on Need for More Mental Health Professionals in Schools
March 29, 2022State Representative Robin Comey spoke to CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey for the latest episode of CEA's podcast.
Celebrating Small Business Development Centers
March 18, 2022Wednesday, March 16, was Small Business Development Center Day. Small Business Development Center Day celebrates the positive impact that the development centers have had on small and local businesses. Last year, the 28 Connecticut-based centers helped launch 184 businesses.
Expanding Voter Access
March 17, 2022Voting is a fundamental right that ought to be fair and accessible, but Connecticut's voting laws are needlessly restrictive when it comes to voting by absentee ballot.
Tree Trimming Near Power Lines
March 8, 2022The CT Public Utility Regulatory Authority has required the United Illuminating Company and Eversource to establish direct toll free phone numbers for residents to call to ask questions about vegetation management/ tree trimming and pruning.
100% Environment Score Card
February 25, 2022I am proud to receive a 100 percent score from the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) based on my voting record during the 2021 legislative session and to have been a major advocate of environmentally friendly measures.