Jill Barry

The tourism industry in CT supports more than 82,000 jobs, $14.7 billion in business sales, and $1.7 billion in tax revenues.

The House approved legislation authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind turbines.

Connecticut is a leader when it comes to sensible gun safety laws.

Protecting the residents of our state from discrimination in the health insurance market is one of my top priorities and I’m very happy to report that we are continuing to make progress on that issue this legislative session.

The House took action approving a resolution that would include a ballot question to amend the State Constitution to allow for an in-person early voting system. Once the resolution gets final legislative approval, the question will appear on the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide if Connecticut should implement it.

Applications are being accepted now through May 10 for scholarships to be awarded in July for the 2019-2020 academic year.

My monthly column appeared in the Glastonbury Citizen.

Leaders of the House and Senate outlined a blueprint for the 2019 session, including Job Training & Workforce Pipeline, Paid Family and Medical Leave, More Affordable Prescription Drugs, A Green New Deal for Connecticut, Support for Small Businesses and Early Voting.