Helping the victims of Hurricane Harvey
August 28, 2017Residents affected by Tropical Storm Harvey need our help with food, water, medicine, temporary shelter and other support. Please consider making a small donation to Americares, the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army so that the people affected by this massive storm know we in Connecticut are with them in heart, mind and spirit.
Construction to rebuild Fort Hale Park pier underway
August 22, 2017New Haven is set to enhance one of its greatest natural assets – the Long Island Sound – by rebuilding its Fort Hale Park pier. The new pier will stretch across 360 feet – 10 feet longer than the former structure – and will be 12 feet wide. The structure will also include a hammerhead walkway, or a “T” shape, that will be 140 feet long and 16 feet wide. The pier is slated to open next spring.
CT energy industry faces worker shortage
June 20, 2017With rising national attention on energy efficiency and renewable energy, businesses in Connecticut are seeing increased demand for qualified workers in the energy sector. I will do what I can to ensure all businesses in the state have the talent pipeline needed to thrive and contribute to our economy.
Bridgeport To Become Leader In Renewable Energy
June 6, 2017Legislation that will pave the way for Bridgeport to become a national model for the reuse of waste heat passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday in a 100-51 vote. House Bill 6304 seeks to establish a pilot program in Bridgeport to test-drive thermal district heating technology.
Helping Bridgeport become a recognized leader in renewable energy
June 6, 2017Legislation that will pave the way for Bridgeport to become a national model for the reuse of waste heat passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday in a 100-51 vote. House Bill 6304 seeks to establish a pilot program in Bridgeport to test-drive thermal district heating technology.
Helping Bridgeport become a recognized leader in renewable energy
June 6, 2017Legislation that will pave the way for Bridgeport to become a national model for the reuse of waste heat passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday in a 100-51 vote. House Bill 6304 seeks to establish a pilot program in Bridgeport to test-drive thermal district heating technology.
Hydraulic Fracking Bill Passes House
May 9, 2017I am proud to announce that HB 6329 "An Act Concerning Hydraulic Fracturing Waste In Connecticut" passed the State House today 141-6.
Coal Tar Ban Bill Passes the House
April 5, 2017I am pleased to announce that HB 5884, which would prohibit the use of coal tar sealants on state and local highways, has passed the House!