CURRENT NEWS

Line of Duty Deaths & Survivor Benefits

January 29, 2025

This legislation was inspired by the tragic line-of-duty deaths last year of two Connecticut state employees, including a trooper from the Connecticut State Police and an employee from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

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Child Tax Credit Legislation

January 29, 2025

House Bill 5986, An Act Establishing a Refundable Child Tax Credit Against the Personal Income Tax, has the support of over 60 Democratic legislators and aims to provide much-needed financial relief to Connecticut families.

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Paid Leave Update

January 21, 2025

CT Paid Leave claims continue to be filed in every area of the state. The Authority's Usage Map shows the number of cumulative claims per town as of November 30, 2024.

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Rep. Felipe Voted in as Chair of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus

January 9, 2025

I am proud to take on this role and push the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus forward. There is much work to do without much time but as I’ve said before, all issues are BPRC issues. I want to thank Senator Patricia Billie Miller for getting us organized and starting in this direction. I am excited to work with Vice Chair Derell Wilson to maximize our impact and focus on how our policies, and especially how our economy impacts the people this caucus represents.

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Session 2025 Underway!

January 8, 2025

Session 2025 is underway, and I am eager to continue working on the important issues that affect Bridgeport and our great State of Connecticut!

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Student Loan Reimbursement Program

December 12, 2024

Starting January 1, Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt. The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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