Successful Coffee Hour And More To Come
May 3, 2019I wanted to write a quick thank you to those of you who joined me yesterday morning at Fussy Coffee. We had great discussion around Connecticut's economy, paid family and medical leave, regulating marijuana, and other issues.
I am so thankful that my constituents are involved and informed. Democracy would not work without you!
U.S. Census Jobs Are Available
April 24, 2019With the 2020 U.S. Census coming up, there are some great job opportunities available. The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring folks for jobs with wages of $17-23 an hour. They specifically need bilingual people in various languages. Check out these upcoming job fairs in New Haven to learn more.
Need To Recruit More Minority Teachers
March 26, 2019Teachers play a central role in shaping the minds of young people and can have a lasting impact. When students of all races have teachers of color leading them in the classroom implicit biases can be challenged and changed. And that’s critical to the future of our society.
Labor Panel OKs Wage, Work Safety Bills
March 18, 2019Rep. Robyn Porter, co-chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, praised committee members who approved legislation that raises the minimum wage, addresses the issue of pay equity for para-educators and sexual harassment in the workplace.
Time To Analyze Lamont Budget Proposal
February 28, 2019Governor Ned Lamont presented his biennial budget proposal last week for Connecticut. My job now is to analyze the proposal and sit down with my colleagues, state and local officials and especially the people of Hamden and New Haven to decide what changes have to be made so the budget truly meets our needs.
Federal Workers
January 22, 2019Legislature takes action to assist federal workers during partial government shutdown
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
November 13, 2018CCA/DV recognizes women for their work to stop domestic violence.
Leadership Academy
August 13, 2018I am proud to have been accepted to attend this year's Robert J. Thompson Eastern Leadership Academy later this month.