CURRENT NEWS

Mental Health Parity Bill and CT Farm Bill signed

July 17, 2025

The existing Mental Health Parity Law has been significantly strengthened to ensure better access to care and coverage for mental health services. Also, the newly signed CT Farm Bill provides a substantial boost to our state’s agricultural sector, supporting local farmers and promoting sustainability.

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The Climate Action Bill signed into Law

July 10, 2025

The End of Session Town Hall was a great conversation. The Climate Action Bill was signed by the governor, it addresses climate change and environmental protection. The AARP CT Livable Communities Grant Program is now accepting nominations. Plus, 40 Things to do in CT this July!

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Happy 4th of July!

July 2, 2025

Have a Happy and safe 4th of July! Join the East Hartford delegation for a Post-Session Town Hall next week. Also, the Fallen Hero Fund was signed by the governor, it modifies and expands existing state law on survivor benefits. Plus, the Electric Discount Rate has expanded to five tiers.

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Veterans with Disabilities Task Force event

June 12, 2025

The Veterans with Disabilities Task Force (VDTF), “Miraculous Medical Breakthroughs” event celebrated a bill I introduced that made its way into the state budget, providing $2 million in funding for a Neuromodulation Center. Also, this marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths, CT offers many resources for those seeking assistance. Plus, the CT State Library is offering Suggested Summer Reading Lists for all grade levels.

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2025 Legislative Session comes to a close

June 9, 2025

The 2025 legislative session officially came to a close, we advanced a budget that puts families first with affordable child care and a child tax credit, legislation that expands services to veterans, transportation bills that make our streets safer, plus reforms that will deliver relief to your electric bill.

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Transforming Special Education, Housing Reform, and Towing Overhaul

May 30, 2025

Transforming Special Education to deliver better access to services, providing cost controls, and greater transparency. Also, the Housing Reform Bill represents a meaningful step forward in supporting housing needs like housing supply, streamlining regulations, protecting vulnerable residents, and empowering local communities with the tools they need to create solutions. Plus, a towing overhaul that makes it easier for people to get their towed vehicles back and requires towing companies to take more time and increase documentation during the sale process.

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