New Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction
March 21, 2016Today I joined my colleagues at a press conference to announce new legislation to combat opioid addiction. I'm hopeful that this bill will save lives by preventing opioid addiction and overdoses.
Interview with Comcast Newsmakers
March 16, 2016I discussed the budget, Connecticut's opioid crisis, and gun violence in an interview with Comcast Newsmakers. Click through to watch the video.
Arts Day at the Capitol
March 3, 2016Yesterday I had the opportunity to celebrate Connecticut’s artistic community at Arts Day at the State Capitol. I’m glad I was able to join my colleagues and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to speak about the importance of art to our state.
Milner's Perfect Attendance Incentive
February 29, 2016We have a great community of students, parents, teachers and administrators at Milner School in Hartford. I was happy to work with Dattco to make sure the children had transportation to a bowling outing as a prize for the school’s Perfect Attendance Incentive program.
Quality Early Childhood Education
February 26, 2016Quality early childhood education is such an important building block for elementary school on up. CRT teachers and staff are doing important work in Hartford.
$2 Million For Upper Albany Main Street, Inc.
January 29, 2016I am pleased that the State Bond Commission approved $2 million in state funding for an Upper Albany Main Street, Inc. building project at its meeting this morning in the Legislative Office Building.
Scholarships for Hartford Students
January 12, 2016The Hartford Promise is a new program that offers scholarships to Hartford high school students who meet certain benchmarks.
Hartford Seminary Interfaith Vigil
December 17, 2015It was encouraging to see our community come together to celebrate our diversity and condemn bigotry, intolerance, and hate.