Opening Day Of The 2021 Legislative Session
January 8, 2021The 2021 legislative session has officially begun, and I am honored to be sworn in to represent the good people of Bridgeport!
Restaurant Recovery Grant
December 22, 2020Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 small and mid-size businesses that have been hurt by the pandemic will receive funds beginning New Year's Eve.
Black and Latino Studies Curriculum
December 14, 2020Connecticut will be the first state in the nation to require all high schools to offer courses on African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies. High schools will be required to offer these courses by Fall 2022.
Felipe Named Deputy Majority Leader
December 3, 2020Majority Leader-designate Jason Rojas announced his appointment of Representative Antonio Felipe as Deputy Majority Leader.
PURA Utility Rates Investigation
December 3, 2020Back in the summer months, utility company customers across Connecticut saw exorbitant rate increases in their monthly bills - we vowed to get answers and petitioned state regulators to investigate.
Paid Family Leave
November 25, 2020Connecticut's Paid Family Leave program will allow workers across the state to take time off to address family issues from health and childbirth to caring for a family member.
COVID Alert CT
November 17, 2020Connecticut residents can now take advantage of a new notification app that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout their communities.
Assistance For Small Businesses
November 11, 2020In the coming days, small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.