Food Pantry Donations Needed
August 26, 2019Children are returning back to school, however in these final days of summer many of them are still hungry and could use your help.
Attack On Working Families
July 29, 2019President Trump’s latest attack on working families could result in over 11,000 Connecticut residents losing access to food assistance.
New Laws Took Effect This Month
July 9, 2019A number of new laws took effect this month that address various issues.
2019 Legislative Items
June 27, 2019The General Assembly’s regular session ended June 5th with a balanced budget and other significant legislation. I’d like to highlight some of the issues we addressed in the new state budget and other impactful legislation.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Legislation
June 4, 2019I am pleased to report the House passed legislation that will facilitate minority teacher recruitment and retention across the state.
Healthcare Reform
June 4, 2019After many hours of hard work and debate, my colleagues and I have passed House Bill 7267, which takes a comprehensive and systematic approach to health care and its soaring costs. The directives and policies in this legislation will significantly increase access to care and create a more sustainable, high-value health care system in the future.
Green Energy Moves Forward
May 29, 2019The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law
May 29, 2019Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.