One Step Closer to Early Voting
April 25, 2019Our electoral rights are the foundation of our democracy, but as personal schedules become more and more rigid, voters are less able to make it to the polls. Or when they do, they get discouraged by the long lines on Election Day.
A Healthcare Proposal for Small Business
April 16, 2019Our small businesses are the backbone of our economy. They offer jobs, economic growth and highlight the best our city and state have to offer. As your state representative, I believe we can do more to better support our small business owners and employees here in Danbury and Connecticut.
CHESLA Accepting Applications for Scholarships Until May 10
April 3, 2019It’s an exciting time of year for students as they prepare for higher education and move closer to their future goals. For many, college costs can be overwhelming and if students are unaware of available resources, searching for loans, grants and scholarships can be a daunting task.
Raising the Minimum Wage
March 22, 2019Recently the state took another step closer to a $15 minimum wage after the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee moved three bills concerning a minimum wage increase out of committee.
Raising the Minimum Wage
March 5, 2019Our legislative priority for this session is to make sure that workers are paid a living wage so that no one who works full time lives in poverty.
Rep. Godfrey Testifies on Altered Photo Use Legislation
February 27, 2019State Representative Bob Godfrey testified before the Government Administration and Elections Committee Wednesday afternoon in support of legislation that seeks to require the disclosure of altered photos used in campaign literature, regardless of medium.
Thomas Saadi's Confirmation as Commissioner of the State Department of Veterans Affairs
February 21, 2019Former Danbury City Council member Thomas Saadi was confirmed as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Wednesday, February 20.
Lawmakers Discuss Priorities with Governor Lamont
February 15, 2019I joined with colleagues who share my views on issues that I talked about during last fall’s elections. We met with Governor Lamont to talk about the mandate you gave me this past November: a $15 an hour minimum wage, universal paid family medical leave, the equitable legalization of marijuana, and an economy and society that works for every Connecticut resident.