Dear Neighbor:
It has been my pleasure to be your voice in Hartford during the 2019 session of the General Assembly. Here at the legislature we are responsible for writing laws and determining policies that govern the State of Connecticut.
As a taxpayer and consumer, I understand the need for efficient government. As a legislator, I know our duty is to protect children, assist our elderly in health care and housing, provide for public safety and create a climate positive to business and workers alike. I did vote for the budget because it contained increased funding for Hartford. As your State Representative, I will work hard to make the changes we need to make life better for all of us in Hartford.
Sincerely,
Julio Concepción
State Representative
Increasing the Minimum Wage
No one who works full time should live in poverty. Connecticut families will have more economic security as the state’s minimum hourly wage gradually rises to $15.00 by June 1, 2023. This legislation will help over 300,000 Connecticut workers who make less than $15 an hour. The wage will increase on October 1 to $11 an hour, followed by incremental increases over the next 4½ years.
This legislation will:
- Combat persistent pay disparities between races and genders
- Stimulate our economy
- Raise the minimum wage incrementally until it reaches $15.00 an hour on
- June 1, 2023
- Index future minimum wage increases
African American, Black, Puerto Rican And Latino Studies
We are expanding social studies to include an important part of our shared culture: African-American, Black, and Puerto Rican and Latino history. Through the teaching of this curriculum, we all become more aware of both the suffering and accomplishments of our fellow Americans. It helps all students to have a fuller picture of the challenges and resilience of our African American and Latino populations. This also gives students of color the opportunity to learn more about their history and the significant contributions their cultures have made in Connecticut and the rest of the country.
Tackling Dementia And Alzheimer’s
In order to ensure the proper care for seniors, we modified continuing education requirements for physicians to include diagnosing and treating cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, delirium, related cognitive impairments and geriatric depression.
Meals On Wheels
We increased funding for the state’s Meals on Wheels program in order to keep our seniors fed. Elderly nutrition is very important, and a new law will make sure that the Department of Public Health develops recommendations to track client nutrition and quality of care.
Veterans
Connecticut will grant in-state tuition, to spouses and children of service members stationed in the state who may get orders to move elsewhere. Allowing in-state tuition to follow the student helps Connecticut support our military and their families. This legislation will allow tuition reduction to follow the student and It will make education more accessible to military families.