As Chair of the Public Health Committee and member of the Energy and Technology Committee of the General Assembly, I am happy to support initiatives that advance the goals of Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes to improve health outcomes and energy efficiency through evidence-based housing interventions.

Rep. Jason Rojas, a key member of the State Bond Commission, on Friday led the East Hartford and Manchester legislative delegations in securing the Commission’s approval of $20 million worth of grants-in-aid for development and job-creation projects in the towns.

Representative Roland Lemar and state Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein have received the Connecticut Fair Housing Center’s Edward M. Kennedy Legislative Advocacy Award in recognition of their efforts to expand access to affordable housing.

Chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus State Representative Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport) and Vice-Chair, State Representative Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) hailed passage of House Bill 5375, An Act Creating a Working Group to Study Housing Options for Persons Reentering the Community After Incarceration.

I was proud to join officials from around the state today to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Since the enactment of the federal law, Connecticut has made some progress toward ensuring that our residents have access to housing in every corner of the state, but more clearly needs to be done.

The Bond Commission has approved a loan to assist in the renovation of the Murray building into 20 apartments.

The Office of Policy and Management has announced that residents enrolled in the state’s Renter’s Rebate program are expected to receive their checks this week.

The Office of Policy and Management has announced that residents enrolled in the state’s Renter’s Rebate program are expected to receive their checks this week.