Food Pantry Donations Needed
August 26, 2019Children are returning back to school, however in these final days of summer many of them are still hungry and could use your help.
Sales Tax Free Week
August 14, 2019Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24, you can save on clothing and footwear - and send your kids back to school in style!
Summary Of Major Legislation Passed
August 9, 2019The 2019 legislative session was demanding as ever and I’m grateful my colleagues and I were able to pass a balanced state budget that helps workers and people on fixed incomes, encourages economic growth and makes critical investments for our state – and all without raising our income tax.
Insurance Coverage for Mammograms, Ultra Sounds
August 6, 2019I was proud to support legislation this session that eliminated co-pays and other out of pocket costs for breast ultrasounds and mammograms, and required health insurance policies to cover breast ultrasound screenings for more women.
Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Aug 1
July 29, 2019We’re just a few days away from a new law taking effect that will help contribute to a better environment. Our statewide efforts to curb the use of single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Aug. 1.
New Laws Took Effect This Month
July 3, 2019A number of new laws took effect this month that address various issues.
2019 Legislative Items
June 27, 2019The General Assembly’s regular session ended June 5th with a balanced budget and other significant legislation. I’d like to highlight some of the issues we addressed in the new state budget and other impactful legislation.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Legislation
June 4, 2019I am pleased to report the House passed legislation that will facilitate minority teacher recruitment and retention across the state.