English Language Learner Parent Bill of Rights
January 27, 2023At a press conference in support of a bill for an English Language Learner Parent Bill of Rights that enumerates the rights of English language learner students and the responsibilities of local and regional boards of education to educate such students.
2023 Legislative Session
January 9, 2023I am honored to have been sworn in to serve my 6th legislative term last week Wednesday to continue serving as your state representative. For this session, I have been re-appointed Assistant Deputy Speaker President Pro Tempore, and will serve on the legislature's Finance, Revenue and Bonding, Government Administration & Elections, Human Services Committees, and the Joint Committee on Legislative Management.
CareerConneCT Expands Intake Portal
December 15, 2022Great news! CareerConneCT is expanding its intake portal. The goal of CareerConneCT is to provide underemployed and unemployed Connecticut residents with resources and training necessary for the pursuit of a well-paying, high-quality career path. The program provides free job training, case management, supportive services, and employment assistance.
Improving Fiscal Outlook For Connecticut
December 8, 2022I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirements plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.
Eversource and United Illuminating Rate Increases
November 21, 2022I am sure we share the same concerns about Eversource and United Illuminating, the state's two main electric distribution companies, which both filed for new standard service supply rates with the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) that will increase rates by approximately 40%. Once approved by PURA, these new rates will go into effect from January 1, 2023, through the first six months of the year.
Aid and Resources to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness
November 18, 2022A recent report detailed that throughout Connecticut there was an increase of 13% in overall homelessness from 2021 to 2022.
Access Health CT's Open Enrollment Period Opens November 1
October 28, 2022Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period will open on Tuesday, November 1. During this period, individuals can renew their coverage, explore the various policy options for the first time or see if they can save money.
Temporary PSLF Program Waiver Ends October 31
October 27, 2022Thousands of Connecticut residents have dedicated their careers to public service. The federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program recognizes this choice with complete student loan cancellation after 10 years of public service work and loan payments.