Heatwave Advisory and Information
July 18, 2019With a heat wave expected to hit the state in the next few days and more hot days ahead, it is critical to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Legislation
June 4, 2019I am pleased to report the House passed legislation that will facilitate minority teacher recruitment and retention across the state.
Paid Family Medical Leave Passes House And Senate
June 3, 2019After many hours of debate over the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) legislation, House Democrats passed a bill which was already approved by the Senate. It now goes to the governor for his signature.
House OKs Requiring High School Courses On Black, Puerto Rican, Latino Histories
May 23, 2019The House of Representatives approved legislation for including African-American, Puerto Rican and Latino studies in the public high school curriculum.
House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
May 9, 2019Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.
Remembering Rep. Ezequiel Santiago
April 24, 2019The House of Representatives held a Memorial for the late Representative Ezequiel Santiago. The House offered his family and each other, words of comfort and remembered him in a very special way. Although there was sadness, there were also happy memories of the impact he made in his community and the impression he left with his Legislative family.
Honored to lead the People's Business in the House
April 17, 2019As Deputy Speaker, it is a great honor to lead our House members as we handle state business. I have much respect for what this opportunity represents and for all my colleagues on the floor.
April 15 Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
April 9, 2019The April 15th deadline to file your state and federal income taxes is fast approaching.