Pleased to announce with my Democratic colleagues that the State Bond Commission will consider approving about $9.7 million in state funding for four city projects next Friday when it holds a special meeting.

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.

The Connecticut State Bond Commission awarded the Bridgeport Public Library a $1 million grant for the construction of a new, larger Newfield branch library.

Educational attainment is one of the most important factors of a thriving society, economy and healthy communities. As a former educator, I am certain we are making a great investment in Connecticut’s future with this latest round of funding.

Fairfield will receive a $200,000 planning grant for development in the area of the Fairfield Metro Center.

The State Bond Commission has approved $242,788 in funding for improvements at Henry Abbott Technical High School in Danbury.

The State Bond Commission approved the use of prior funding for the Senior and Community Center at a new location.

State Rep. Andre Baker and the Bridgeport legislative delegation are pleased to announce the approval of funding for various projects in Bridgeport. Bridgeport received over $6 million for various projects including continuing renovations to Housatonic Community College, a grant for Southwest Community Health Center and improvements to the public library. The House of Representatives also passed the mixed-martial arts and boxing bill that will help bring events to the city, and the pension bill that will save city taxpayers millions of dollars on pensions.