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.
House Passes Biennial Budget
June 3, 2019The House passed a budget which is responsible, stable, and funds the Rainy Day Fund at historic levels. With significant investments in education, job growth, and economic development throughout the state, the budget holds the line on spending.
Paid Family Leave Passes
May 31, 2019After many hours of debate over the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation, the House of Representatives passes the bill, which has already been approved by the Senate.
Ensuring Public Safety Depends on Maintaining Public Trust
May 30, 2019In 2013 both the House and Senate unanimously passed the Trust Act, setting conditions for state and local law enforcement authorities for voluntarily cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials seeking to detain and deport undocumented immigrants.
Access to Voting
May 29, 2019I am thrilled to share with you that last night, the House passed HB 7160, An Act Increasing Voter Access. Besides automatic voter registration through the Department of Motor Vehicles, the bill restores fairness to our democratic system and gives people who have been incarcerated the right to vote after serving their time, as many other states allow.
Gun Violence Bills Go To Lamont
May 28, 2019The House prioritized to author sensible, gun-safety legislation to help Connecticut residents feel safer when they step outside of their homes. The House and Senate have passed all three gun safety bills by strong, bipartisan votes.
Green Energy Moves Forward
May 27, 2019Connecticut is taking important steps with innovative ideas to help us address our environmental and energy challenges through passage of a comprehensive measure to lay the ground work towards sustainable green initiatives.
House Passes Historic Legislation
May 22, 2019House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday for including African-American, Puerto Rican and Latino studies in the public high school curriculum.