State Lawmakers Allie-Brennan, Flexer, and Boyd Lead Campaign to Oppose Killingly Power Plant Constricution
September 25, 2019State Senator Mae Flexer and State Representatives Raghib Allie-Brennan and Pat Boyd are leading a group of over two dozen legislators in calling on Governor Ned Lamont (D-Conn.) to oppose the construction of a gas-fired power plant in the town of Killingly.
Rep. Allie-Brennan Leads Bipartisan Coalition to End Inhumane Pet Breeding Practices in Connecticut
August 28, 2019Today, State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan and more than two dozen bipartisan elected state representatives wrote to state Commissioner of Agriculture Bryan Hurlburt to urge the Department’s support for legislation banning Connecticut pet stores from selling inhumanely bred animals.
Legislative Update - Putting the 2nd District First
August 23, 2019With 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.
Supporting Connecticut's Bioscience Industry
August 12, 2019Boehringer Ingelheim is our state’s largest biopharmaceutical company and employs over 2,500 Connecticut residents. This company has made significant investments in research and development (R&D) which is on full display in their state of the art immuno-oncology and microbiome labs. Nationally, companies like BI employ more than 800k people and directly/indirectly support almost 5 million jobs.
Governor Lamont Signs Mental Health Parity Act
July 30, 2019I am pleased to report that Governor Lamont has signed the “Mental Health Parity Act” which will increase access to insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse conditions.
Today, My Bill Goes Into Effect
July 1, 2019As Connecticut has seen an increase in new HIV cases, my bill helps to eradicate new diagnoses by allowing our youth to have access to prevention resources.
104K Grant Secured
June 14, 2019I am grateful for all the work the Danbury Police Activities League does in keeping our youth safe and am pleased to have played a role in securing a 104K grant, so they can continue to offer youth programs for the next two years.
Connecticut Budget Includes Net Increase in Funding for Bethel's Educational Priorities
June 4, 2019The state budget approved last night provides a net increase in funding for Bethel’s education system. The new budget includes more than $89,000 additional funding for Bethel’s schools and a $126,000 expenditure increase for Bethel’s Teacher Retirement Fund, an expense that was previously stated to be absorbed by the town.