Small Business Growth Legislation
February 23, 2017Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and it is important that we support them, like we do with our large corporations. Together we must focus on promoting job growth and encouraging economic development. These bills are pro-business, pro-job growth policies that are top priorities for House Democrats.
Important Programs at YMCA
February 22, 2017It was a real pleasure to join House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz at the Connecticut Alliance of YMCAs legislative forum.
End the Gender Wage Gap
February 15, 2017In Connecticut, median annual pay for a woman who holds a full-time, year-round job is $50,706 while median annual pay for a man who holds a full-time, year-round job is $60,385.
Have a Harc Day
February 14, 2017I was proud to host "Have a Harc Day" at the Legislative Office Building. Harc participants, families and Harc staff joined us for a roundtable discussion on the important programs and services Harc provides.
Live on WDRC
February 8, 2017It was a joy to speak with CT radio legend Brad Davis and Dan LoVallo. Brad and Dan may have been the first ones in the Capitol today....they were live at 5am!
Arc Family Hearing Day
February 7, 2017Hundreds our constituents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families came to the State Capitol for the Arc Connecticut’s 4th Annual Family Hearing Day to advocate for their full inclusion and participation in their communities.
Responsible Pension Agreement
February 1, 2017The House of Representatives approved an agreement between the executive branch and state employee bargaining units that will help stabilize the state’s long term pension payment obligations.
Educators for Excellence
January 26, 2017I was happy to be part of the conversation this week on funding local education with Educators for Excellence. Thank you to all the teachers who are speaking out to help create change.