Josh Elliott

The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday approving a state constitutional amendment allowing you to decide if we amend the state constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting. We also approved a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of psilocybin.

Connecticut voters asked the legislature for more voting options through a constitutional amendment on early voting that they overwhelmingly approved, and we are answering the call.

The Judiciary Committee voted to approve legislation to reduce gun violence, including mass shootings, community violence, domestic violence, suicides and accidental shootings.

There will be changes for some of our most vulnerable individuals and families who are on Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

I am proud to have voted to pass a measure to fully fund school lunches for the rest of the academic year.

With the start of February means it's time to rejoice, reflect, and remember the pioneers who make Black History Month.

As we continue to pursue more long-term solutions to reduce rising costs of energy, I wanted to make you aware of an upcoming outreach event to help residents access critical financial assistance from United Illuminating (UI) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG), through the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), the Community Renewal Team (CRT) and Operation Fuel.

I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirement plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.