Expanded Access to Health Coverage for Personal Care Attendants
March 16, 2023Personal care attendants (PCAs) will have additional access to affordable health insurance after an agreement was reached to expand the application deadline for PCAs to apply for the first round of the new premium assistance benefit.
Legislative Update 3/10
March 10, 2023I hope you and your family have been staying warm and healthy during these winter months.
When I am working in the halls of our state capital, or in the neighborhoods of our beautiful city, I am blessed to hear stories and requests from thousands of people. Some ask for personal assistance, some ask for general information, and some even propose new legislation to shape and change our community. And I would like to share a quote that I believes reflects my feelings on this past week.
March is Women's History Month
March 9, 2023March is Women's History Month and March 8 was International Women's Day - a day to celebrate women who have inspired change throughout history, and recognize those who continue to fight for the fair and equitable treatment of women and girls around the world. I am also thrilled to celebrate the many accomplishments of women in Connecticut and beyond throughout the coming weeks!
Legislative Update 3/3
March 3, 2023I hope you and your family have been staying warm and healthy during these winter months.
This week, I have highlighted some of the educational policies I am working on, school resources that I have brought before our community, state elections, and programs and resources that I hope will be useful to you and your family.
Legislative Update 2/17
February 17, 2023I hope you and your family have been staying warm and healthy during these winter months.
Now that session is underway, I have been hard at work attending dozens of hours of legislative forums, agency budget reviews, and public hearings.
Below you will find summaries on our work in the state capital, our fight for voting rights, highlights on events I have attend, and observances and programs that I hope will be useful to you and your family.
Securing Funding for our Students
February 16, 2023We have secured funding to invest in Connecticut's students.
Keeping CT Moving Forward
February 16, 2023As we continue to progress steadily through the current session, it is important that we continue to build upon past legislative successes that have allowed Connecticut to keep moving forward.
Legislative Update 2/10
February 10, 2023I hope you and your family have been staying warm and healthy during this winter months.
This week has been a whirlwind of activities at both the state and city level.