UConn Political Science Major and Newington resident Jessica Weaver joined with me recently on Turco Talk Time to discuss youth financial literacy.

I started this busy legislative week by voting on two cannabis related bills in the General Law Committee.

Recently the state took another step closer to a $15 minimum wage after the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee moved three bills concerning a minimum wage increase out of committee.

H.B. 7238 voted out of the Labor and Public Health Committee 

I am proud to have joined with the Bridgeport Delegation in support of a competitive process for any expansion of casino gaming in Connecticut.

The Student Manufacturer Connection Fair will take place on April 24th from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the state Capitol.

I testified today with Newington Town Mayor Roy Zartarian and Representative Kerry Wood (D-Newington, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield) in the Transportation Committee in favor of the development of a new commuter rail station in the town of Newington.

Today, Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. The legislative package focuses on establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training and the state’s workforce pipeline, supporting small businesses, making prescription drugs more affordable, creating a Green New Deal for Connecticut and increasing access to the ballot box.