Sales Tax Free Week
August 14, 2019Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24, you can save on clothing and footwear - and send your kids back to school in style!
Attack On Working Families
August 1, 2019President Trump’s latest attack on working families could result in over 11,000 Connecticut residents losing access to food assistance.
Heatwave Advisory and Information
July 18, 2019With a heat wave expected to hit the state in the next few days and more hot days ahead, it is critical to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.
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.