Michelle L. Cook

Local businesses are at the heart of every community in Connecticut, but sadly over the past year, they have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. In an effort to not only aid small businesses, but also bolster our local economies, my colleagues and I made it a priority to expand and incentivize the state's Small Business Express (SBE) Program by passing HB 6467.

State Representative Michelle L. Cook applauds the Connecticut Senate's passage of legislation to lower prescription drug costs for consumers by prohibiting insurers from practicing non-medical switching, or changing the list of covered drugs during a plan year.

State Representative Michelle L. Cook applauds the signing of legislation that protects copay assistance by prohibiting insurers from implementing copay accumulator programs. Governor Ned Lamont signed the bill into law on Wednesday.

Yesterday, the House sent a powerful piece of legislation to the Governor’s desk. SB 1 declares that racism is a public health crisis in our state.

Starting today, Connecticut implemented new safety protocols concerning face masks following updated recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Connecticut House Democrats are dedicated to fighting for those who fought for our country. During the 2021 legislative session, House Democrats have introduced and passed a number of bills which focus on supporting veterans and active members of the military, as well as their families.

Access Health CT (AHCT) continues to offer quality, affordable health care for those in need of coverage, especially during this public health crisis.

Telehealth services – which have provided safe and secure options for healthcare professionals to treat patients during the pandemic – have been expanded and extended through an executive order signed over the weekend by Governor Lamont.