Jack Hennessy

Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, and it was signed into law by President Trump on Friday. 

To help Connecticut residents understand the details of the bill and how it can potentially provide assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, Senator Chris Murphy's office has compiled a list of frequently asked questions.

The CT Post recently published an abridged version of an op-ed I authored regarding the debate surrounding HB 5044, An Act Concerning Immunizations. The highlighted portions were omitted from the piece published by the CT Post. In the 16 years during which I’ve had the honor to serve as a state representative from Bridgeport, I do believe this is the single most important vote I will ever make.

Over the past few years, we've heard from residents across the state that Connecticut's cost of living was too high for seniors. That is why last year the Connecticut General Assembly included a tax exemption for Social Security income and phased in a tax exemption on pension income in the state budget.

The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research recently published the 2020 Major Issues report, which summarizes key issues the legislature could take up during the upcoming session.

If you or someone you know is looking for part-time flexible work, there are some great job opportunities available with the 2020 U.S. Census.

This January 1st not only marked the beginnings of a new year, it also meant the enactment of dozens of new laws and reforms for Connecticut residents.

As another year comes to a close, I would like to wish you and your family a happy holiday season. I am thankful that I am able to represent our community and I can't wait to see what we accomplish in the new year.  

During a special session Wednesday I voted to approve an agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Hospital Association, ending a dispute over tax and Medicaid reimbursement rates that has been hanging over us for the better part of a decade.