Minnie Gonzalez

I was very pleased to join with everyone at the opening day of the Minnie Gonzalez Little League - I am very proud of all these youngsters and appreciate all of the dedicated volunteers and supporters that make this organization successful year after year.

The 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.

I stood in support of House Bill 6663, which ultimately was not approved by the House of Representatives.

I was proud to vote for House Bill 7052, a far-ranging bill which continues efforts to address opioid addiction, which passed the House today.

Following 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.

I testified in the Finance Committee in favor of a bill I introduced to make much needed changes to the Family Court System so it can work, in a better way, in the best interest of the children.

Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut’s historic program.

I was pleased to join with the Connecticut Parents Union and others at a recent forum in the Legislative Office Building to speak out against the abuse of children in the school system.