Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. The legislative priorities include establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training and the state’s workforce pipeline, supporting small businesses, making prescription drugs more affordable, creating a Green New Deal for Connecticut and increasing access to the ballot box. 

Connecticut’s system of aging gas lines may have become a concern for you, especially after a series of gas line explosions in Lawrence, Mass last month, and recent reports concerning Connecticut's natural gas infrastructure.

Connecticut’s system of aging gas lines may have become a concern for you, especially after a series of gas line explosions in Lawrence, Mass last month, and recent reports concerning Connecticut's natural gas infrastructure.

Hamden makes move to ban plastic bags and plastic straws.

As Chair of the Public Health Committee and member of the Energy and Technology Committee of the General Assembly, I am happy to support initiatives that advance the goals of Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes to improve health outcomes and energy efficiency through evidence-based housing interventions.

It was great to see so many young pro-environment activists working to raise awareness today at the State Capitol for Youth Climate Action Day. I look forward to working with them and seeing their continued advocacy in the months and years to come for a better environment.

The Public Health Committee passed Senate Bill 164 out of committee this week, which will raise the smoking age to 21.

The General Assembly's Environment Committee passed an amended bill banning hunting in New Haven between Interstates 95 and 91, designating that area between the Quinnipiac and Mill rivers as a state refuge for wildlife. The issue was developed after area neighbors brought the issue to Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney's and state Rep. Al Paolillo's attention.