I'm holding two Budget Town Halls this week to get your input on the state budget.

Despite the fiscal challenges of the 2017 legislative session, the Bridgeport delegation passed key bills that will steady the city’s financial footing, increase economic development, reduce Bridgeport’s unfunded pension liability and create an entertainment hub downtown. These pieces of legislation will not only take Bridgeport decades into the future, but it will also allow the city to become a regional job creator and leader in renewable energy. Even in this tough economic climate, I am pleased that as a legislative delegation we came together to deliver for Bridgeport!

During the General Assembly's regular session, the Bridgeport legislative delegation worked together to pass bills that will make Bridgeport an even better place to live, work and raise a family.

During the General Assembly’s 2017 regular session, the Bridgeport legislative delegation worked tirelessly to pass key bills that fortify the city’s standing as a local and national leader in cutting-edge technology and renewable energy.

After the 2017 legislative session came to a close, many bills now await the governor's signature. But there is still plenty of work ahead of us -- we will be heading into a special session to pass a spending package for the next fiscal year.

Farming plays a significant role in the Connecticut economy and contributes to the livelihood of our local communities. Today, I held a press conference with Rep. Dubitsky and the CT Farm Bureau-we need to stand up for CT farmers and advocate for the continuation of an independent Department of Agriculture.

This week, the Governor and the respective legislative caucuses released proposals for a balanced budget. The legislative Democratic proposal contains significant restructuring to make state government more efficient while protecting investments in workforce training and business growth. Our proposal does not increase the state sales tax, personal income tax or corporation taxes.

On Monday, May 15th I'm holding a Citizen's Budget Workshop for Danbury residents.