Making CT Affordable
March 6, 2017My colleagues and I held a press conference to promote a pair of bills that will make our state even more desirable to young folks starting out and to seniors.
Small Businesses are Economy's Lifeblood
February 24, 2017Running a small business is hard work. We must continue to give entrepreneurs the tools and resources they need to succeed. That is why this year, we have introduced two bills that will help small businesses:
Appointed Chair of Environment Committee
January 11, 2017I'm honored to announce that I have been appointed chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee.
Connecticut Named Second Best State to Live
December 5, 2016A recent report ranks Connecticut as the second best state to live in the U.S.
Increased Optimism about Connecticut's economy
December 2, 2016A recent survey shows that Connecticut residents are seeing an improving economy, and millennials in particular have an optimistic outlook.
Grant to Preserve Farmington Open Space Lands
November 15, 2016Farmington has been awarded a $650,000 open space state grant that will help preserve 107 acres of wooded town land located along the Farmington/Plainville town line.
U.S. Sen. Murphy Pushes for Gun Safety Measures
June 17, 2016On Wednesday, Connecticut's U.S. Senator Chris Murphy began a nearly fifteen-hour filibuster to push his colleagues to hold a vote on gun safety measures.
Increased Defense Spending for Connecticut
June 17, 2016Recently the U.S. Senate approved $16.7 billion in defense spending to Connecticut defense companies in the National Defense Authorization Act. The new funding will help grow Connecticut’s economy and bring more well-paying manufacturing jobs into the state.