New Laws 2019
July 3, 2019I hope you are enjoying the summer and staying cool.
Along with the heat a number of new laws go into effect today, including benefits for first responders who have been determined to have post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing a traumatic event while on the job.
Farmington River Spill Concerns
June 25, 2019Last week I joined my legislative colleagues to bring attention to the June 12th incident where an estimated 50,000 gallons of water and PFAS foam stored at the private Signature Flight hangar at Bradley Airport leaked into the Farmington River.
Bloomfield Honors our Veterans
June 20, 2019Memorial Day is a moment where we remember and honor persons who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. In Bloomfield, we all came together to honor the memories of those who fought for our freedom.
It’s time to offer our mothers the health care they deserve
May 7, 2019May offers an opportunity to thank, appreciate, and celebrate our mothers, but it can also give us the chance to ask ourselves if we are doing enough to support the health of mothers in our country.
One Step Closer to Early Voting in CT
April 25, 2019The House took action approving a resolution that would include a ballot question to amend the State Constitution to allow for an in-person early voting system. Once the resolution gets final legislative approval, the question will appear on the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide if Connecticut should implement it.
Supporting Worker's Rights
April 14, 2019Stop & Shop you have been a great community partner, however you are not taking care of home. Shame on you. Make this right. We have to stand up for each other. Don’t cross the line.
Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow
April 12, 2019Join state legislators and local leaders at the CT Historical Society for an event to support my proposed bill, HB 7082, An Act Concerning the Inclusion of African American Studies in the Public School Curriculum. In addition to networking and conversation, we will view the exhibit "Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow."
We need your support!
March 28, 2019The public hearing for HB 7082, but we need your help to ensure that the bill continues through the legislative process.