Police Accountability Bill Passes House
July 28, 2020My colleagues and I passed legislation that will increase transparency and accountability in our state's police departments. While there was broad agreement among my colleagues, the issue of "qualified immunity" which insulates police officers and municipalities from civil lawsuits in cases of police shootings, misconduct, and abuse of power, led to hours of debate. I stood on the floor of the House and urged my colleagues to defeat an amendment seeking to preserve qualified immunity.
COVID-19 Week Recap
July 17, 2020To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops.
COVID-19 Week Recap
July 10, 2020To help you and our neighbors stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving stream of information related to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, my office and I are working to provide news as it develops.
Housing Assistance
June 30, 2020Federal emergency assistance is available for renters, homeowners, and residential landlords impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
School Reopening Plans
June 29, 2020Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona have developed a plan that will allow schools to safely re-open this fall.
Tri-State COVID-19 Travel Advisory
June 25, 2020Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant spread of COVID-19 self-quarantine for a 14-day period.
Reopening CT Phase 2
June 15, 2020Phase 2 information for reopening Connecticut on June 17
CT Back to Work Initiative
June 12, 2020The state of Connecticut is launching a new tool designed to help job seekers and employers.