Paid Family Medical Leave Passes House And Senate
June 3, 2019After many hours of debate over the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation, House Democrats passed a bill which was already approved by the Senate. It now goes to the governor for his signature.
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law
May 28, 2019Hard-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.
Honoring our Nurses
May 7, 2019May 5th through 12th is #NationalNursesWeek. Each year, Nurses Week ends on May 12th to commemorate the birthday of Florence Nightingale.
Polish Day at the Capitol
May 2, 2019Honored to have hosted the 28th Polish Day at the State Capitol today with an impressive community representation - Commemorating the 228th Anniversary of the Polish Constitution! Congratulations to all the honorees, the coordinators, the beautiful exhibit in the concourse, the music and everyone who played a key role during the planning process of this great event. I thank my colleagues, state leaders, dignitaries and everyone present celebrating with us!
Remembering Rep. Ezequiel Santiago
April 24, 2019The House of Representatives held a Memorial for the late Representative Ezequiel Santiago. We offered his family words of comfort and remembered him in a very special way. Although there was sadness, there were also happy memories on the impact he made in his community and the impression he left with his Legislative family.
Education Forum in New Britain
March 13, 2019I was happy to join my New Britain legislative delegation, including our own Rep. Bobby Sanchez, co-chair of the legislature’s Education Committee, for an important Public Forum on Education Friday, March 8 at New Britain High School.
Legislators Examining Lamont Budget Plan
March 4, 2019Now that my legislative colleagues and I have Governor Lamont’s budget proposal in hand, officials from state departments and agencies have begun giving their budget presentations in public hearings before the Appropriations Committee of which I am a member.
Family Medical Leave Program in Connecticut
February 22, 2019Last week, the state took its first step in potentially introducing a Paid Family Medical Leave program. House Bill 5003, An Act Implementing a Paid Family Medical Leave Program, came before the Labor and Public Employee Committee for a Public Hearing.