H.B. 7359, An Act Concerning a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Health and Human Services Network passes with overwhelming bipartisan support.

The House of Representatives passed HB 5524, An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Sale of Fentanyl. The bill amends the definition of narcotic substances to classify fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives as a narcotic, thus, increasing the penalty for possession and related crimes.

The House of Representatives passed HB 5524, An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Sale of Fentanyl. The bill amends the definition of narcotic substances to classify fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives as a narcotic, thus, increasing the penalty for possession and related crimes.

The nonprofit education evaluation organization GreatSchools has honored 41 Connecticut schools, including Rocky Hill High School, for their College Success Award to recognize these schools for preparing college and career ready graduates.

I recently spoke with Kathleen Megan of the CT Mirror about Connecticut's possibility of offering free college tuition. This would greatly benefit our state, and I am excited about the possibility of it coming to fruition. The article she wrote sums up the issue.

I joined with colleagues Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, State Representatives Lucy Dathan, Chris Perone and Norwalk Federation of Teachers President Mary Yordon to highlight the full state funding for local Norwalk education in the Democratic state budget passed last week in the Appropriations Committee.

State Representative Bob Godfrey met with Bill Murray, a retired Danbury educator and the current Vice President of Connecticut Education Association-Retired during Retired Teachers Lobby Day at the Capitol to discuss how the legislature can better serve retired educators.

The Student and Manufacturer Connection Fair today at the Capitol, an annual event created by Rep. Liz Linehan, host more than 500 students and dozens of Connecticut companies looking to get them excited about a career in advanced manufacturing.