CURRENT NEWS

New Year Brings New Laws

January 8, 2025

A variety of new state laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session went into effect with the new year on January 1.

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Know Your Rights When Signing Contracts

December 30, 2024

My office has received a variety of complaints from constituents who want to cancel memberships - particularly gym memberships - and are unable to do so. We reached out to Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) for information to share.

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Legislative & Local Updates - December 27th

December 27, 2024

With Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa all happening this week and the start of a new year next week, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season.

I'm happy to share that I've been appointed as the House Chair of the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee. I look forward to this new endeavor at the Connecticut General Assembly. 

My office has been contacted by constituents who are having trouble canceling gym memberships. We reached out to Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection for additional information to share with you regarding cancellation laws and how to file a complaint if necessary. 

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Heating Assistance Available

December 18, 2024

Winter and colder temperatures mean rising energy costs, but there are several programs available to residents struggling to afford their heating bills.

Whether it be state assistance, protection from service shutoff, payment plans or energy efficiency improvements, there is a program that can help almost everyone.

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CT DEEP Seeks Comments on CT Siting Council Report

December 4, 2024

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) is required to conduct a study on the CT Siting Council and submit a report to the CT General Assembly by December 31.

DEEP is holding a Hybrid Public Meeting on December 5 to provide an overview of the DRAFT CSC Report and receive oral comments from the public. 

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Legislative & Local Updates - November 21st

November 21, 2024

Hi 57th District! There is so much to share with you in this update, including the second annual "Moving Beyond" conference, Wreaths Across America, Winterfests in Vernon and Ellington, new police officers at EWPD, the state of Christmas trees this year, Small Business Saturday, and more.

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Open Enrollment for Access Health CT Insurance

November 20, 2024

Connecticut has one of the best health insurance marketplaces in the country. Now is the time to make sure you and your family are covered for your healthcare needs! Free help to sign up is available online, in person, and over the phone. Go to AccessHealthCT.com and click "Get Help" or call 1-855-805-4325.

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