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!
Meriden's PR Flag Raising
August 2, 2019Meriden's 52nd Puerto Rican Festival is coming up Sunday, August 4 at Hubbard Park and I joined with my colleagues, friends and local officials for our Puerto Rico flag raising ceremony at City Hall!
Puerto Rican Flag Raising Ceremony
July 29, 2019Meriden's 52nd Puerto Rican Festival is coming up Sunday, August 4 at Hubbard Park and ahead of the celebration, we will host a Puerto Rico flag raising ceremony.
Heatwave Advisory
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.
2019 Legislative Accomplishments
July 1, 2019As we wrapped up the last six months of work, one of the most talked about issues was the state budget, but equally important are many measures we passed that may be of interest to you, some of which have already been signed by Governor Lamont.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Legislation
June 4, 2019I am pleased to report the House passed legislation that will facilitate minority teacher recruitment and retention across the state.
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.
Green Energy Moves Forward
May 28, 2019The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.