CURRENT NEWS AND ISSUES
April 6, 2021
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
In a recent op-ed, Rep. Brandon McGee, who represents Hartford and Windsor, says he is committed to taking the important step of acknowledging the public health crisis caused by racism and enacting policy that will address its harms. READ MORE
March 30, 2021
State Child Tax Credit Would Ease Burden on Families
To help alleviate the high cost of raising a child, keep people in the workforce and dramatically reduce child poverty, our chair of the Finance Committee Rep. Sean Scanlon has proposed a child tax credit. READ MORE
March 24, 2021
Making Batterson Park a Regional Destination Again
Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) announced a multi-million dollar effort to restore Batterson Park, the long-shuttered Hartford-owned former recreation area straddling Farmington and New Britain. READ MORE
March 16, 2021
House Passes Legislative Oversight Bill for Federal COVID-19 Funds
With billions of dollars coming to Connecticut as part of Congress' COVID relief package, the legislature acted to ensure they will work in partnership with the Governor on how these resources will be used. READ MORE
March 11, 2021
Recent Legislative Action Signed Into Law By Governor
Three bills recently passed by the General Assembly targeting racial discrimination, protecting taxpayers, and encouraging economic growth are now law. READ MORE
March 9, 2021
Early Voting & No-excuse Absentee Ballots Get Backing of Elections Committee
Resolutions encouraging more voter participation in elections were passed by the General Assembly's Government Administration & Elections Committee and now head to the full legislature to consider. READ MORE
March 4, 2021
Better Rail Service Will Boost Naugatuck Valley Economy
Increased investment in the regional Waterbury Rail Line will spur regional economic growth says Rep. Kara Rochelle, who represents Ansonia and Derby, in a recent op-ed. READ MORE
March 2, 2021
Reps. Exum & Haddad Named to Reapportionment Committee
State Representatives Tammy Exum who serves West Hartford, Avon and Farmington, and Gregory Haddad of Mansfield have been named by Speaker of the House Matt Ritter to the Connecticut's Reapportionment Committee. READ MORE
February 25, 2021
House Overwhelmingly Passes CROWN Act
Connecticut is on its way to becoming the eighth state to ban hair discrimination by making The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) law. READ MORE
February 23, 2021
Women Deserve Accurate Information to Make Their Choice
In a recent op-ed, Rep. Jillian Gilchrest of West Hartford says every woman deserves access to medically accurate information to make reproductive health decisions that are best for her and/or her family. READ MORE
February 18, 2021
Access Health Special Enrollment Open Through March 15
Access Health CT's (AHCT) Special Enrollment Period is open now through March 15, 2021 for uninsured residents to obtain quality, affordable health care coverage, particularly those negatively affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE
February 16, 2021
Bill Would Punish Obstruction of Legislative Process
In response to the horrific insurrection at the U.S. Capitol January 6 by supporters of former President Trump, legislation before our Judiciary Committee specifically prohibits interference with the operations of the Connecticut General Assembly. READ MORE
February 11, 2021
Connecticut Needs to Take Care of Those Left Behind by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Speaker Ritter says in an op-ed he recently authored that federal COVID funding received by the state should be put in a separate reserve and used to help those impacted by the pandemic. READ MORE
February 9, 2021
African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies
A full-year course on Black & Latino history is being added to public school curriculums for students. READ MORE
February 4, 2021
Small Business Grants Available for Women-Owned Companies
Applications are now being accepted for small business grants through the Women's Business Development Council's Equity Match Program. READ MORE
February 2, 2021
New Internet Data Caps Amount to Gouging Customers
Companies such as Comcast have begun adding surcharges for internet customers that exceed arbitrary data limits. READ MORE
January 29, 2021
Finally Federal Funds for States and Municipalities
There will be significant state and local funding in President Biden’s COVID relief proposal. READ MORE
January 27, 2021
Repeal the Poverty Tax
Join Speaker Matt Ritter and House Appropriations Chair Toni Walker in a discussion on repealing the state's inequitable "Poverty Tax." READ MORE
January 27, 2021
Speaker Ritter Promotes Access To Virtual Session
House Speaker Matt Ritter was the featured guest on WNPR's Where We Live. He discussed the legislative session, issues and the importance of emergency executive response to the pandemic. READ MORE
January 25, 2021
Joint Statement of Senate President Looney and House Speaker Ritter re: reauthorizing emergency powers during pandemic
We have agreed to extend the Governor's emergency declaration until April 20th. Our sole focus continues to be safeguarding all Connecticut residents during this historic pandemic. READ MORE
January 15, 2021
State's Fiscal Policies Yield Results
The consensus revenue projections erase a previously estimated deficit and predict a budget surplus in fiscal year 2021, which ends June 30. READ MORE
January 6, 2021
Statements of House Speaker Matt Ritter and Majority Leader Jason Rojas re: Trump Mob at U.S. Capitol
The insurrection, violence and treason at the U.S. Capitol lies directly at the feet of one man - Donald J. Trump. READ MORE
