Intern Applications For 2018 Available
September 11, 2017The General Assembly's Legislative Internship Program is now accepting applications for Spring 2018.
Upcoming Events For Veterans
September 5, 2017Veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and many continue to give back long after their military service has ended. There are several upcoming events for veterans including a Stand Down event, POW/MIA ceremony and the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.
$1.5 Billion in Savings
July 27, 2017The state House of Representatives took a significant step toward solving the state’s fiscal crisis by securing a crucial piece of the budget puzzle – ratifying a concessions deal that is expected to save taxpayers $1.5 billion over the next two years.
House Approves Transportation Lock Box
June 7, 2017The House has passed House Joint Resolution 100, which calls for a statewide referendum asking voters to amend the State Constitution to ensure that money in the Special Transportation Fund is in a "lock box" and can be spent only on the state's transportation needs.
Addressing Opioid Addiction
May 31, 2017House Bill 7052, a far-ranging bill which continues efforts to address opioid addiction, has passed the House.
Fighting Computer Crime
May 23, 2017Following last week’s global cyberattack that infected 200,000 computers across 150 countries, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 7304 which would increase the computer crime penalty.
Pay Equity Bill Passes House
April 17, 2017My colleagues and I approved legislation that will strengthen Connecticut’s pay equity laws – taking another step toward closing the compensation gap between men and women in the workforce.
Angel Investors Expansion Bill Passes House
April 6, 2017Legislators in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that expands access to the angel investor tax credit program to businesses in any industry, will help more small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow and create jobs.