Vaccine Phase 1B Rollout Update
January 21, 2021The State of Connecticut is expecting about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. We now know that the State will be taking a tiered approach in Phase 1B as we work to vaccinate the nearly 1.4 million people in the recently updated Phase 1B category.
Vaccine Scheduling Open
January 14, 2021Scheduling has been opened for individuals in Phase 1B of the vaccination rollout - currently, Phase 1B is set to include individuals 75 and older; certain essential workers; and individuals and staff in congregate living settings.
Opening Day Of The 2021 Legislative Session
January 8, 2021The 2021 legislative session has officially begun, and I am honored to be sworn in to represent the good people of Hartford!
Restaurant Recovery Grant
December 22, 2020Approximately 1,500 to 2,000 small and mid-size businesses that have been hurt by the pandemic will receive funds beginning New Year's Eve.
Eat, Shop, & Celebrate Local
December 17, 2020We can keep the holiday spirit of giving alive by eating, shopping and celebrating local this year!
Black and Latino Studies Curriculum
December 14, 2020Connecticut will be the first state in the nation to require all high schools to offer courses on African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies. High schools will be required to offer these courses by Fall 2022.
Gonzalez Named Deputy Speaker
December 4, 2020State Representative Minnie Gonzalez has been appointed by House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter to serve in the key position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Paid Family Leave
November 25, 2020Connecticut's Paid Family Leave program will allow workers across the state to take time off to address family issues from health and childbirth to caring for a family member.