Robyn A. Porter

Democrats in the General Assembly joined advocates on International Women’s Day to push for Connecticut to adopt legislation that would create an earned family and medical leave system, ensure women receive equal pay for equal work, and increase the minimum wage.

State Rep. Robyn Porter voiced her support for Senate Bill 321 which would establish a fair workweek by helping to eliminate the practice of on-call scheduling for Connecticut's big box retail, food service, hospitality and home care workers.

As we buckle down into the 2018 legislative session, one of my primary focuses is to create an open and honest dialogue with my constituents about the legislation we are working to pass to help build a brighter future for Connecticut. Through The Porter Post, a monthly newsletter, I will keep you up-to-date on our legislative accomplishments.

In celebration of Black History Month, Connecticut's four current African-American women legislators nominated Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame.

The state Bond Commission approved $1 million in state funding for the r'kids Family Center in New Haven. This funding will be used to create a dedicated visitation space and additional childcare and programming space for the children and families.

As female legislators gathered Jan. 22 to mark the 45th anniversary of the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, lawmakers announced their intention to introduce several bills establishing protections for women's health in Connecticut.

Following the legislature’s approval of technical revisions to the bipartisan budget passed last month, older and disabled renters are slated to receive their state refund checks under the Connecticut Renters’ Rebate Program.

Connecticut families, currently on the wait-list, can start enrolling in the Care 4 Kids program, the state’s primary child care support program. Care 4 Kids helps low- to moderate-income families in Connecticut pay for child-care costs.