House Approves CT Pension Agreement
February 1, 2017I voted for the agreement to restructure the state’s long-term pension payment obligations because it gives us a more fiscally responsible, level-payment approach. It also puts us on the right track for protecting taxpayers and our state workers. -- Roland
Lemar Named Chair of Planning and Development Committee
January 11, 2017Rep. Lemar has been appointed Chair of the Planning and Development Committee for the 2017-2019 term by Democratic leaders, Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-30) and Majority Leader Matthew Ritter (D-1.)
New Haven's Legislative Delegation Hail Agreement to Protect Municipal Aid in FY ‘16
April 4, 2016I, along with other members of New Haven's delegation hailed last week’s bipartisan agreement for protecting critical funding for municipal aid in FY ’16. The agreement restores hospital funding in full and preserves funding for core social services.
State Funds For New Haven
January 27, 2016I am excited to announce that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve significant state funding for New Haven at is meeting on Friday January, 29.
State Funding For Momauguin Elementary School
January 27, 2016I am excited to announce that the State Bond Commission is expected to approve a $577,500 state grant for an East Haven school at its meeting scheduled for Friday, January 29.
Executive Action on Gun Violence
January 20, 2016Today, President Obama announced new executive actions to reduce gun violence and make our communities safer. I stand with the President’s balanced approach of increasing mental health care access and working to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of dangerous people.
White House Briefing
January 20, 2016I was invited to the White House to discuss policy initiatives with senior White House advisors and President Barack Obama.
Read-In On The Green
January 20, 2016It was my pleasure to take part in LEAP’s Read-In last week at the New Haven Green. My group and I had a great time reading The Time Machine by H.G. Wells.