Increasing Access to Solar Energy
May 14, 2026Lowering costs as well as improving reliability and access to renewable energy programs, such as solar, for state residents is an ongoing goal for the legislature.
PRESS RELEASE: Legislators Celebrate Passage of HB 5340
May 11, 2026The bill requires the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to develop successor programs for the RRES, NRES and SCEF programs, requires a study of consumer protections for solar photovoltaic system leasing and sales, allows the use of portable solar photovoltaic systems, requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to implement an agrivoltaics program, and requires the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection to establish a pilot program concerning the installation of solar photovoltaic systems in environmental justice communities.
Bipartisan Budget Makes Historical Investments
May 6, 2026Bipartisan state budget adjustments were passed by the legislature that make historical investments in our cities and towns to help stabilize property taxes and enhance local public education.
VIDEO: Point of Personal Privilege for Save A Suit
May 5, 2026A Point of Personal Privilege on the House Floor on May 4. With the help of my daughter, we presented a citation to Save A Suit, which has been joining us for a suit drive for the past three years. New this year, an event that brought approximately 100 veterans to the Capitol to try on suits & accessories to take home for interviews. We held veteran suit event on May 4.
VIDEO: Remarks at the Save A Suit Press Conference
April 30, 2026My remarks at the 3rd Annual Save A Suit press conference and suit drive kickoff on April 30.
VIDEO: Supporting HB 5522 on the House Floor
April 28, 2026On Monday, the House passed HB 5522, "An Act Concerning the Right-to-Know Act and Requiring a Report Concerning Well Water Contamination Protocols." I stood in support of the legislation & shared impacts across the 57th District. The bill passed 144-5 (2 absent/not voting), showing clear, bipartisan support. Now it heads to the Senate for consideration.
Legislative Update for April 28
April 28, 2026We have one week left in the 2026 legislative session. We will be here some late nights to get bills through the House and hopefully through the Senate. We need to finish our work by May 6. I've shared some of the bigger bills we passed out of the House last week in this e-newsletter.
3rd Annual Save A Suit Drive at the State Capitol
April 24, 2026Looking forward to joining Save A Suit, Max Cares Foundation, & fellow members of the Veterans' Committee for this 3rd annual event on Thursday!