David Michel

The House of Representatives voted Thursday afternoon to pass legislation prohibiting the trade of shark fins in Connecticut to protect the rapidly declining shark population.

State Representative David Michel joined Captain Paul Watson, world-renowned environmental activist, co-Founder of Greenpeace, Founder, President and Executive Director of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, to discuss the role of oceans as climate regulators and what humans must change to restore balance to destabilized ecosystems.

Greener days for energy production are on the horizon for Connecticut with House Bill 7156 authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind that passed the House of Representatives with a strong bipartisan vote of 134 to 10.

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.

I was pleased to join my colleagues in the CT Black and Puerto Rican Caucus​ and Connecticut Progressive Democratic Caucus​ and members of the CT Chapter of the U.S. Youth Climate Strike to urge lawmakers to halt the diversion of Efficiency & Clean Energy funds.

It’s an exciting time of year for students as they prepare for higher education and move closer to their future goals.

The 2020 census count just about a year away, and town and state officials are dedicated to ensuring each and every resident is counted, no matter their occupation, age, race, religion or citizenship status.

The state took its first step in potentially introducing a Green New Deal to invest in renewable energy and green technology. House Bill 5002, An Act Concerning the Development of a Green New Deal, came before the Energy and Technology Committee for a Public Hearing.