Christopher Rosario

I joined with House and Senate Chairs of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee Representative Sean Scanlon and Senator Matthew L. Lesser, Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais and representatives from the insurance industry to announce the implementation of Spanish language version of insurance producer licensing exams. Beginning on October 1, 2019, insurance producers will have the option of taking licensing examinations in Spanish.

Protecting the residents of our state from discrimination in the health insurance market is one of my top priorities and I’m very happy to report that we are continuing to make progress on that issue this legislative session.

The $115 million financing for the construction of a new Bassick High School remains on track. I’m very happy to report that today my colleagues on the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee unanimously voted to approve legislation authorizing $90.8 million in state bond funding – about 80 percent of the total project cost.

The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.

Recently the state took another step closer to a $15 minimum wage after the legislature’s Labor and Public Employees Committee moved three bills concerning a minimum wage increase out of committee.

We had another successful Latino Advocacy Day at the State Capitol – the sixth so far! My thanks to the Hispanic Federation, State and Federal Elected Officials and everyone that attended and had a hand in making this event so great. If you could not attend this year we look forward to seeing you next year!

Courthouse safety is paramount for those working at our courts and those receiving court services – I recently spoke to Judge Patrick L. Carroll in the Appropriations Committee on security at our Golden Hill Courthouse as I work to make progress on this important issue.

I am proud to have joined with the Bridgeport Delegation in support of a competitive process for any expansion of casino gaming in Connecticut.