In September, MGM Resorts International announced its plans for a $675 million casino and entertainment complex in Bridgeport's Steelpointe Harbor area. While this project may enhance the vibrancy of our city's downtown, I want to know if this is a project you would support. Please take the time to fill out this survey to let me know where you stand on this proposal and if there are any other development opportunities you believe we should pursue.

The General Assembly's Legislative Internship Program is now accepting applications for spring 2018. Interns work one-on-one with legislators and learn how our state government works. I've had many wonderful interns over the years, and I encourage you to share this opportunity with a college student in your life.

I visited local manufacturer Industrial Heater Corp/Hi-Tech Fabrication in Cheshire recently to tour the facilities.

I would like to thank my colleagues in the Senate for supporting the passage of this legislation that will help to generate much-needed revenue to Bridgeport and the state. I look forward to the governor’s signing the bill into law and for our great city to take full advantage of this opportunity.

The House passed legislation I co-introduced to ensure pregnant women are treated fairly in the workplace.

Connecticut is seeing growth in two key areas.

I was happy to welcome hundreds of technical high school and college students to the Capitol to meet with local manufacturers.

On Friday the State Bond Commission approved loans for the expansion of two manufacturers in Wallingford and Cheshire.