Workers' Compensation for Essential Workers During COVID-19
July 27, 2020In the early days of the pandemic, personal protective equipment was in short supply and many workplaces did not have the current systems and protections in place to minimize transmission of coronavirus and keep workers safe, causing them to become sick. If workers did file for workers' compensation many were denied.
Healthcare Reform Bills Pass House
July 23, 2020Two health care reform bills designed to cap the monthly cost of diabetes treatment and expand Telehealth services were passed in the House of Representatives. Both bills seek to improve health care for Connecticut residents due to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
House Passes Absentee Voting Bill
July 23, 2020Today we took a major step toward ensuring a safe voting experience in November.
The House passed, by a vote of 144-2, a bill that allows for absentee ballot voting to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tri-State Travel Advisory Expands to 31 States
July 21, 2020The regional travel advisory between Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York that went into effect last month and directs incoming travelers from states with a significant community spread of COVID-19 to self-quarantine for a 14-day period was updated Tuesday and now includes a total of 31 states.
Newington Delegation Secures $500,000 for Streetscape Improvements
July 21, 2020Members of the Newington Legislative Delegation including State Senator Matt Lesser (D – Middletown), State Representative Gary Turco (D – Newington), State Representative Rick Lopes (D – Newington), and State Representative Kerry Wood (D – Newington) are pleased to welcome $500,000 in bond funding for streetscape projects help revitalize Newington's business districts and streetscapes to improve them for pedestrian use.
Proposal to Cap Insulin Costs Up for Listening Session Tuesday
July 20, 2020On Tuesday, July 21, the legislature's Insurance and Real Estate Committee will hold a listening session on two proposals to cap insulin costs and supplies to help manage diabetes, and expanding telehealth.
Safely Reopening Colleges and Universities
July 13, 2020Earlier this year, higher education institutions throughout the state closed their doors to in-person classroom learning. Students moved out of their dorms and shifted to online classes.
Police Accountability Legislation Announced
July 10, 2020Co-chairs and ranking members of the Committee on Judiciary stood outside the Capitol this morning to announce LCO #3471 An Act Concerting Police Accountability (AACPA).