Bills Passed Ahead of Legislative Deadline
May 8, 2024Today is the last day of session and before we gavel out, I must make you aware of the bills the House passed ahead of our midnight deadline.
Murdered & Missing Indigenous Persons Awareness & Waterbury Mayor Honored
May 8, 2024We are raising awareness about the disproportionate amount of missing and murdered Native Americans in the U.S. And, the state honored Waterbury's mayor on Polish Day at the Capitol.
Advocating for Equitable State Services & Waterbury Promise Day
May 6, 2024I spoke at an equity fair with some of my colleagues from other Connecticut cities to share our vision of expanding state services for those in need. Students and organizers visited legislators at the Capitol to raise awareness about Waterbury Promise.
House Passes Key Bills, Immigrant Day, and Robotics Champs
May 3, 2024The House passed a series of Democratic priority bills this week supporting children's nutrition, seniors, and victims of sexual assault. Advocates marched to the State Capitol on May Day calling for more legislation supporting our immigrant population.
Support for Disabled Veterans & Bill To Help Seniors
April 30, 2024The House is proud to pass a bill supporting our disabled veterans as well as another proposal protecting and prioritizing our elderly population.
Latino Advocacy, Cancer Awareness Walk, and Supporting Nonprofits
April 26, 2024We advocated for more affordable housing as well as better education and healthcare at a Latino Legislative Summit. And, I fully support the recent push from demonstrators at the Capitol to increase funding for nonprofits.
Puerto Rican Parade Returning to Waterbury & Street Takeover Crackdown
April 24, 2024A Puerto Rican festival and parade is returning to Waterbury for the first time in 24 years. The House unanimously supported a proposal cracking down on street takeovers.
Waterbury Students Visit State Capitol
April 22, 2024I was honored to give a group of Crosby High School students a tour of the Legislative Office Building and the House Chamber in the Capitol.