Minnie Gonzalez

I was proud to vote for House Bill 7052, a far-ranging bill which continues efforts to address opioid addiction, which passed the House today.

Following last week’s global cyberattack that infected 200,000 computers across 150 countries, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 7304 which would increase the computer crime penalty.

I testified in the Finance Committee in favor of a bill I introduced to make much needed changes to the Family Court System so it can work, in a better way, in the best interest of the children.

Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut’s historic program.

I was pleased to join with the Connecticut Parents Union and others at a recent forum in the Legislative Office Building to speak out against the abuse of children in the school system.

State Representative Minnie Gonzalez received her committee and leadership assignments and was sworn in to represent Hartford’s 3^rd House Assembly District at the state capitol.

Funds were approved by the State Bond Commission for a library in Pope Park.

In the 2016 legislative session we passed many laws that aim to make Connecticut a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Some of these new laws go into effect in October.