Patricia Dillon

Last week I identified some of the ambitious policy proposals we worked on, for example energy and child care. This week I’d like to honor some of the people who helped build New Haven’s strong community.

This week the General Assembly completed a session marked by ambitious legislation targeting issues affecting the lives of Connecticut families and our economy.

First is a $300 million child care trust.

Quick, professional response by state officials averted a crisis when supportive housing on Ella Grasso Boulevard was headed for the market. After I contacted Cmsr Seela Mosquera Bruno she and DECD and DMHAS teamed up to put together a package to save the units. No drama. At least 100 people could have been homeless. What a relief to know you can trust the competence of our state team. I spoke at the ribbon cutting then headed up to Hartford. Thank you all!

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

It's been a busy week at the Capitol. I wanted to highlight a few pieces of legislation that we have passed:

It’s been a busy time so I’ll give you a quick update and response on matters you have contacted me about recently.

It’s been a busy week, with session and committee meetings.

I met with New Haven students and the superintendent who came to advocate for our schools.

This week, my colleagues and I voted in favor of HB 5004: An Act Concerning the Protection of the Environment and the Development of Renewable Energy Sources and Associated Job Sectors, which I cosponsored as a member of the Environment Committee.