Connecticut House Democrats have a long and proud history of representing and protecting the interests of all Connecticut residents.
That commitment is reflected in an agenda that emphasizes strong economic growth that promotes business and creates new, 21st
century jobs; quality health care and education; safe and crime free communities; reasonable taxes and fairly distributed expenditures;
clean,sustainable energy and green technologies; safe roads and bridges and reliable public transportation; and open, honest and
accountable government that protects civil rights and liberties for all.
Current News & Issues
May 10, 2012
A TRULY HISTORIC SESSION
House leaders looked back on a 2012 legislative session that was defined by historic policy changes to education, elections, utility storm response, the death penalty and the state's Blue Laws. READ MORE
STORM RESPONSE LEGISLATION HOLDS UTILITIES ACCOUNTABLE
New reforms include better oversight and tough fines to address the problems we experienced - prolonged power outages and other utility failures. READ MORE
LEGISLATURE APPROVES SWEEPING EDUCATION REFORM
Package Takes Aim at Low-Performing Schools
The House passed a sweeping education reform package that takes a number of steps to turn around Connecticut’s lowest-performing schools. READ MORE
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN ELECTIONS
House Chair of the Government Administration and Elections Committee Russell Morin hailed House Passage of legislation that modifies state election laws affecting campaign finance and the Citizens' Election Program. READ MORE
“LIVE HERE/WORK HERE” BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE
“Connecticut has seen an exodus of educated and trained workers over the past few years,” Rep Berger said. “If we are to continue on the road to economic recovery, we must do everything we can to keep them in Connecticut.” READ MORE
MID-TERM ADJUSTMENTS APPROVED BY HOUSE
Rep. Toni Walker hailed House passage of the $20.5 billion fiscal year 2013 budget adjustment bill. READ MORE
ANTI-PROFILING LEGISLATION
Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield, vice chairman of the Judiciary Committee, applauded the House for overwhelmingly approving legislation strengthening an existing law aimed at stopping police from racially profiling motorists during traffic stops.
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