Andre Baker Jr

Monday is Memorial Day, a day to remember and honor all whose bravery and service cost them the ultimate sacrifice. While this long weekend presents the opportunity to spend time with our loved ones, it is also a time to pause and reflect on those who gave their lives to protect and preserve our great nation and democracy. I also make sure to take the time to remind myself to live a life that is meaningful and worthy of the sacrifices so many have made. I hope you all have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

Connecticut law enforcement officers have our backs every day. We owe it to them to support their families and stand by them. From now on, if a police officer or trooper is killed in the line of duty in our state, this fund will offer immediate support to their family.

And that's a wrap! The Connecticut General Assembly finished our 2024 legislative session at midnight on Wednesday, capping a busy three months of fighting for the people of Connecticut!

It has been a busy week at the Capitol, with many bills passed in the House of Representatives. Please read on for some more information on the work we've done.

Each year, as part of their Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards, Aquarion Water Company honors volunteers who work to protect and improve the environment in our state.

If you know of a business, non-profit, adult, or student that worked on "projects that have improved and protected Connecticut's air, water, soils, or plant and wildlife inhabitants," I highly encourage you to nominate them for this award!

Next Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm, I hope you'll join me for a virtual legislative town hall. I will be giving updates on our current legislative session, talk about my priorities for our district, and most importantly, hear about the issues that matter most to you. To register, click this link and enter the passcode 628005. I hope to see you there!

Unfortunately, due to our legislative session, I have to postpone my virtual town hall. I will stay in touch on the new date when it is available. Thank you to all who signed up!

On Saturday, May 4 at 10am, I would love for you to join me for a Caregiver Roadshow done in partnership with the AARP at the Newfield Library (775 Central Ave. Bridgeport, CT).

We will have an important conversation about our vital caregivers, who provide some of the most critical services to our loved ones. We will discuss work being done by the legislature to help you, available resources and how to access these services, and the issues that matter most to you.