Christine Conley

Legislators in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that expands access to the angel investor tax credit program to businesses in any industry, will help more small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow and create jobs.

I want to notify Ledyard, Groton and New London residents that the state has invested in repairing the Gold Star Memorial Bridge.

I am proud to be hosting a public forum with Rep. Joe de la Cruz and Sen. Heather Somers. We are looking forward to discussing ideas, questions and comments!

Here in Connecticut, we take pride in caring for each and every one of our citizens. As a result, our state is always near the top of “quality of life” surveys. As recently as November of 2016, a report by the financial news website, 24/7 Wall St, ranked Connecticut as the second best state to live in.

Small businesses are the lifeline of our economy. They are creating jobs, increasing productivity, and capitalizing on growth opportunities here and globally. Thanks to small businesses, our unemployment rate is at an 8-year low and, according to Bloomberg, we are the 5th most innovative state in the country.

Rep. Conley, along with representatives Kelly Luxenberg, Liz Linehan, Robyn Porter, Caroline Simmons and Senator Mae Flexer, introduced a package of five bills today to protect and expand women’s access to healthcare. The package serves as an agenda for protecting women’s health rights in Connecticut.

House Democrats have filed a package of ten bills, mostly focused on encouraging job growth and economic development.

The legislative package has widespread support among the House Majority caucus, and is expected to also garner bipartisan backing as the proposals are developed further by the joint House-Senate committees.

Rep. Conley, an attorney by profession, has been named Vice-Chair of the Planning and Development Committee. Additionally, she will serve on the Judiciary and Transportation Committees.

“I am pleased with my committee assignments and look forward to working with my colleagues on tackling the challenges ahead,” Rep. Conley said. “I am honored to have been named Vice-Chair of the Planning and Development Committee as I begin my first term, and I am ready to work hard in Hartford for my constituents.”