Christopher Rosario

I am pleased to report the House passed legislation that will facilitate minority teacher recruitment and retention across the state.

I am very proud of legislation that passed with overwhelming support in both the House and Senate regarding Connecticut’s rapidly growing craft beer, wine and cider industries. In just a few short years these industries have grown from a few hundred jobs to several thousand and generate millions for the state economy. Bridgeport is home to excellent craft breweries such as Brewport and Aspetuck Brew Labs in Bridgeport so this legislation will help them continue to grow.

Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.

The House of Representatives approved legislation for including African-American, Puerto Rican and Latino studies in the public high school curriculum.

The Foreclosure Mediation Program was near and dear to my Brother Ezequiel Santiago’s heart and has saved a great number of homes as families have been able to work with the courts to avoid the painful experience of foreclosure. It is only fitting that we renamed the program after him and I look forward to the Senate approving, and the governor signing, this important piece of legislation.

The House approved legislation authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind turbines.

Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.

In this series of videos, I talk about the 2020 census and the importance of participating and making sure to be counted. It is critical that we have as accurate a count as possible as this affects many areas that impact the government resources allocated to Bridgeport and the State of Connecticut. For more information go to www.census.gov