The Connecticut General Assembly opened the 2013 Session earlier this month with a sense of both optimism and resolve. It is difficult to overestimate the daunting task at hand as we begin the process of creating the two-year 2013-2015 state budget. A $1 billion shortfall inevitably dictates less government spending, the need for a reprioritization of funding and search for efficiencies.

The conversation last fall during the 2012 election cycle was loud and clear. Independent, Democratic and Republican voters are asking for cuts and downsizing to address the problem. With budget deficits looming we also must focus on both short and long term job creation. Connecticut's future and our children are counting on us.

New opportunities in the political sphere have afforded me the honor to be an Assistant Majority Leader. I will be to serving as both Chair of the Transportation Bonding subcommittee of the Finance committee and Vice Chair of the Children's Committee. Both jobs will involve intense oversight of the money you send to Hartford. You can also expect me to take stronger leadership in the conversations surrounding investment in our transportation infrastructure, as well as shining a spotlight on the programs and policies that impact our children's health, well-being and education.

Democracy works when we keep the dialogue open. Now more than ever I hope you will not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions or concerns.

Current News & Issues

May 20, 2013
COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN UNVEILS
COMPREHENSIVE CHILD MENTAL HEALTH STRATEGY
State Representative Kim Fawcett and members of the Children Committee held a press conference this afternoon and unveiled a comprehensive early childhood mental health proposal today that is intended to serve as a complement to House Bill 1160, the gun violence prevention and child safety measures that passed the legislature on a bipartisan and overwhelming basis last month by the legislature in reaction to the December school shootings in Newtown. READ MORE

May 14, 2013
BILL ON GMOS IN BABY FOOD PASSES KEY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
A bill Rep. Fawcett has championed will now be sent to the House for action. This bill would mandate that baby food be labeled if it contains GMOs, allowing parents to make an informed decision about what they are feeding their baby. READ MORE

April 26, 2013
REPRESENTATIVE FAWCETT CHAMPIONS BILL TO REDUCE
THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS
A bill Rep. Fawcett has proposed that will crack down on trucks violating the "No thru trucks" law has passed out of the necessary committees and will be sent to the House for debate. READ MORE

April 4, 2013
REP. FAWCETT ATTENDS FOURTH ANNUAL INTERFAITH HUNGER SEDER
The Seder is put on to bring awareness to the 50 million people who go hungry every day. READ MORE

March 1, 2013
REP. FAWCETT BRINGS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
CHILDREN’S COMMITTEE TO FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY
Committee on Children takes the conversation on GMOs to Fairfield county.
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February 27, 2013
REPRESENTATIVE FAWCETT TEAMS UP WITH FAIRFIELD POLICE DETECTIVE TO PROTECT SENIORS
Rep. Fawcett wants people who commit crimes against seniors to be in a state registry. READ MORE