House Passes Bill Preventing Forced Child Marriage
May 10, 2017Yesterday the House passed a bill I introduced to raise the legal age to marry in Connecticut.
Invited on Meet the Leaders
April 6, 2017Recently I was invited on Meet the Leaders to discuss the issues facing the legislature this session.
Girl Scouts Come to the Capitol
March 21, 2017Recently I welcomed Girl Scouts from across Connecticut to the Capitol to meet their state legislators.
Vo-ag Programs A Vital Investment
March 17, 2017Agriculture is essential to Connecticut’s economy, and Vo-ag programs give students the skills they need to contribute to a growing industry right here in the state.
Appointed Deputy Speaker
March 8, 2017I'm proud to announce that I have been appointed to a new leadership position in the House of Representatives.
U.S. Pain Foundation Endorses Legislation
February 7, 2017The U.S. Pain Foundation has endorsed legislation I introduced to prevent unfair reductions in prescription coverage.
Legislation to Regulate Sober Homes
January 30, 2017I have introduced legislation to create state regulations for sober homes.
Cook Appointed to Deputy Majority Leader
January 6, 2017Rep. Cook has been appointed Deputy Majority Leader for the 2017-2019 term by Democratic leaders, Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Hamden) and Majority Leader Matthew Ritter (D-Hartford.)