Equal Pay Day
April 4, 2017Today, I spoke in favor of bills that call for pay equity in the workplace.
Supporting Nurses, Teachers, and Firefighters
March 24, 2017I held a press conference today to condemn the 95 Appropriation Committee bills that threaten the wage and benefits of nurses, teachers, and firefighters.
Legalizing Marijuana Public Hearing
March 20, 2017This Wednesday, March 22, the Judiciary Committee will be holding a public hearing on legalizing marijuana.
International Women's Day
March 8, 2017Wednesday marked International Women's Day, a day in which the world celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
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.
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.
Helping Connecticut Workers
February 21, 2017I joined Sen. Looney in speaking in favor of two common sense bills, raising the minimum wage and paid medical and family leave.
Hamden Delegation Bonding
February 1, 2017Rep. Porter, along with State Representatives Josh Elliott (D-88), Michael D’Agostino (D-91) applauded the State Bonding Commission’s approval of $297,800 in funding for the Hamden Police Department.