Making CT Affordable
March 2, 2017We need to do more to ensure that students who earn a world-class education in our state go on to join Connecticut’s workforce. That’s why I support HB 5586.
Testimony on Environment Committee Bill
February 24, 2017Today I testified in favor of HB 6313, which would establish a tax for single-use carry out plastic and paper bags. The funds from such tax would be used for environmental purposes and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.
Paid Family Leave
February 22, 2017I recently spoke about the Campaign for Paid Family Leave with my colleague Matt Lesser.
Hamden Receives Brownfield Grant
February 21, 2017Thanks to the efforts of Hamden’s delegation and the Governor, Hamden has been awarded a $600,000 grant as part of a 14 town remediation and brownfield revitalization program.
Testifying on Increasing the Minimum Wage
February 17, 2017It is time we start paying a living wage! The typical minimum wage worker in Connecticut is a woman in her 30's with children. When we pay people poverty level wages, taxpayers have to make up the difference.
Hamden Delegation Bonding
February 1, 2017State Reps. Josh Elliott (D-88), Michael D’Agostino (D-91) and Robyn Porter (D-94), applauded the State Bonding Commission’s approval of $297,800 in funding for the Hamden Police Department.
Carried Interest Loophole Bill
January 31, 2017Facing a $1.5BB deficit and an upcoming budget expected to be laden with additional cuts to services and jobs, I joined fellow lawmakers and advocates today to introduce Proposed Bill 6973, which would close the “carried interest” tax loophole, which would generate more than $520 million for the state.
Rep. Elliott Named Vice Chair of Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
January 9, 2017Rep. Josh Elliott has been appointed Vice Chair of the Finance Revenue and Bonding Committee for the 2017-2019 term by Democratic leaders, Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-30) and Majority Leader Matthew Ritter (D-1.)