David Michel

Last 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.

The Progressive Caucus held its "Love Note to CT" to discuss our top legislative priorities concerning the environment, social justice, health care, education and many more.

Saturday, Rep. David Michel joined State Representative Jonathan Steinberg of the 136th Assembly District and State Senator Will Haskell of the 26th Senate District as well as several other legislators and environmentalists to discuss a state-wide plastic bag ban.

Rep. David Michel discusses his priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session.

The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay they fall further behind on bill payments. There is no indication for when paychecks will resume, but I am pleased Connecticut is stepping up to help with Governor Ned Lamont's announcement of a partnership with Webster Bank to provide essential federal workers with interest-free loans.

State Representative David Michel was sworn in to his first term as state representative to the state’s 146^th assembly district early Wednesday morning.