Renters' Rebate Program Funded
November 20, 2017The state legislature ensured participants in the Renters’ Rebate Program will receive their checks with a quick fix to the bipartisan state budget.
Care for Kids Program Reopens
November 9, 2017Care 4 Kids, the state’s primary child-care support program, has been reopened, and eligible families on the wait list can now begin to enroll.
GOP fails to override governor's budget veto; now is the time for a bipartisan agreement
October 4, 2017After the state House of Representatives met Oct. 3 to consider overriding the veto of the GOP-backed budget, the Republicans refused to call the question for a vote. Now, it is time for us to work together and compromise with the governor and the Republicans to reach a bipartisan agreement on a final budget. To move Connecticut forward, we need to adopt a spending package that invests in our workforce, makes long-term structural changes, and provides municipalities with additional budget flexibility.
"Unbalanced, Unsustainable, and Unwise” Budget Vetoed
October 3, 2017Gov. Malloy says he’s prepared to make compromises, but the GOP budget is unacceptable because it raises taxes, defunds pensions and takes money away from the state university system.
Hurricane Relief For Puerto Rico
September 28, 2017We are having fundraising efforts across the state to help Puerto Rico in the aftermath of the recent Hurricanes. Please stop by and help if you can.
Latino Legislators join UConn’s PR Latin@s Studies Project Panel
September 28, 2017I want to thank UConn’s Puerto Rican and Latin@s Studies Project for inviting the Latino legislators to a legislative panel discussion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
NB Community Helps PR Hurricane Victims
September 11, 2017I was happy to join my colleague, Bobby Sanchez and others at New Britain’s Puerto Rican Social & Cultural Festival to help raise funds for our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters who were hit by Hurricane Irma.
Home Heating Assistance
September 7, 2017Now is the time to start thinking about applying for heating assistance. We are only a month or so away from cold weather. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.