Labor Committee passes earned leave, pay equity and fair wage bills
March 20, 2018State Rep. Robyn Porter, chairwoman of the Labor and Public Employees Committee, applauded committee passage of several pieces of legislation that will help create economic security for workers, women and families across Connecticut.
Porter featured in National Geographic's April issue
March 16, 2018State Rep. Robyn Porter sat down with The Undefeated and National Geographic to share her experience of what it is like to be racially profiled during a traffic stop. Porter was featured in the magazine's April issue, which explores how race defines, separates and unites us all. The article puts a spotlight on what it's like to be racially profiled during a traffic stop, and the subtle and not so subtle effects such incidents have on families and communities that are already suffering from some degree of urban trauma.
Lawmakers urge support for the legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana
March 15, 2018Ahead of a public hearing on House Bill 5458, "An Act Concerning the Regulation of the Retail Sale of Marijuana," state Rep. Robyn Porter urged support for the proposed legislation. HB 5458 outlines the definitions necessary for the legal cultivation, distribution, retail sales and consumer use of marijuana.
Porter advocates for pay equity, increasing the minimum wage and establishing an earned family and medical leave system
March 8, 2018Democrats in the General Assembly joined advocates on International Women’s Day to push for Connecticut to adopt legislation that would create an earned family and medical leave system, ensure women receive equal pay for equal work, and increase the minimum wage.
Porter voices support for a fair workweek
March 6, 2018State Rep. Robyn Porter voiced her support for Senate Bill 321 which would establish a fair workweek by helping to eliminate the practice of on-call scheduling for Connecticut's big box retail, food service, hospitality and home care workers.
Volume 1 of the Porter Post: A voice for the 94th Assembly District
March 5, 2018As we buckle down into the 2018 legislative session, one of my primary focuses is to create an open and honest dialogue with my constituents about the legislation we are working to pass to help build a brighter future for Connecticut. Through The Porter Post, a monthly newsletter, I will keep you up-to-date on our legislative accomplishments.
African-American women legislators nominate Margaret Morton to hall of fame
February 23, 2018In celebration of Black History Month, Connecticut's four current African-American women legislators nominated Margaret E. Morton, the first African-American woman to sit in the state legislature, to the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame.
New Haven legislators applaud approval of $1M in state funding for r'kids Family Center
February 16, 2018The state Bond Commission approved $1 million in state funding for the r'kids Family Center in New Haven. This funding will be used to create a dedicated visitation space and additional childcare and programming space for the children and families.