I am pleased that we were able to work with the Department of Revenue Services to rescind their overly broad policy regarding taxing meals.

State Representative Kara Rochelle will hold a legislative update on initiatives affecting seniors and host a special panel discussion on prescription drug costs Wednesday Oct. 9, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Joseph Doyle Senior Center in Ansonia.

With the 2019 legislative session completed, I want to give you an overview of changes that benefit our district. But first and foremost, I want to thank you for the incredible privilege of being a voice at the table to speak on behalf of our 2nd District families and residents.

Throughout Connecticut people have donated school supplies to help students get ready for the new school year.

Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week.

I received this email from Robert Weissman, president of the consumer advocacy group Public Citizen regarding President Trump’s anti-immigrant comments aimed at four new progressive women of color including U.S. Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), Ilhan Omar (Minnesota), Rashida Tlaib (Michigan) and Ayanna Pressley (Minnesota).

I hope you're enjoying the summer and staying cool, of course. It's been a hot one so far. On that note I wanted to pass along some good information below from Eversource which is offering solutions to help keep your energy costs down while saving some money.

As we wrapped up the last six months of work, one of the most talked about issues was the state budget, but equally important are many measures we passed that may be of interest to you, some of which have already been signed by Governor Lamont.