Juan Candelaria
At the Capitol:
Legislative Office Building, Room 1804
Hartford, CT 06106-1591
(860) 240-8585 | 1-800-842-8267
Juan.Candelaria@cga.ct.gov
In the District:
28 Arch Street
New Haven, CT 06519

Current News & Issues

October 27, 2011
JUAN CANDELARIA HAILS PASSAGE OF JOB GROWTH LEGISLATION
State Representative Juan Candelaria hailed passage of a comprehensive jobs bill (House Bill 6801) that will boost Connecticut’s ability to grow and retain jobs. READ MORE

May 17, 2011
IN STATE TUITION
Undocumented imigrants can get a break on tuition at state colleges.

IN STATE TUITION Video

May 12, 2011
HOUSE PASSES IN-STATE TUITION BILL FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
Legislators invoked their own immigrant roots Thursday in explaining their stands on a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in Connecticut. The measure passed the state House of Representatives, 77-63. READ MORE

May 12, 2011
HOUSE PASSES CONNECTICUT’S VERSION OF THE DREAM ACT
Despite assertions by some lawmakers that a bill to offer in-state public college tuition rates to undocumented Connecticut students was unfair, the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the measure with a 77-63 vote. READ MORE

May 12, 2011
TUITION BREAK FOR ILLEGAL RESIDENTS ADVANCES—BUT HOW MANY WILL USE IT?
The state House of Representatives Thursday approved a bill to give undocumented residents in-state tuition at public colleges and universities, but advocates say they fear eligible students may be scared off by the requirement that they admit their illegal status. READ MORE

May 12, 2011
HOUSE PASSES REP. CANDELARIA’S IN-STATE TUITION BILL
State Representative Juan Candelaria (D-New Haven) hailed House passage of legislation he sponsored that would allow undocumented Connecticut students to pay in-state tuition rates to pursue their academic dreams. READ MORE

Older posts →

YouTube   Facebook   RSS Feed