Strengthening Healthcare for Seniors
May 16, 2025The House voted to strengthen healthcare for Connecticut's seniors. I proudly co-sponsored this legislation, which reflects our ongoing efforts to support and care for our aging population.
Help for Firefighters & Local Pizza Shop Recognized
May 9, 2025The House voted Wednesday to expand the types of cancers covered by the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program. A local pizzeria ended up on the Pizza Capital Trail, which celebrates the top independent pizza shops in the state.
Supporting Our Veterans & Protecting Our Environment
May 2, 2025The House passed legislation to better serve our veterans and their families. We also advanced a climate bill taking a comprehensive, practical, and equitable approach to protecting our environment.
Special Education Bills & River Room Opening
April 25, 2025The Select Committee on Special Education has introduced proposals to better support children with special needs. A new music and art space called The River Room is open to the public in Willimantic.
Funding Secured to Address Food Waste Crisis
April 17, 2025Our community is receiving approximately $426,000 in state grants to address food waste in and around Windham. Our objective is to develop waste management infrastructure to help divert valuable recyclable and compostable material from our trash.
Federal Funding Cuts & Local Artist Honored
April 11, 2025Thousands of people across Connecticut joined the nationwide “Hands Off” protest in response to millions in cuts from the Trump Administration. The man who owns Willimantic Records was honored with an Arts Hero Award.
Medicaid Fact Sheet & New Windham Fire Chief
March 27, 2025Medicaid provides critical health insurance to 800,000 people across the state, 12,000 of which live in Windham. The town’s brand new fire chief joined my radio show to discuss his path to leadership.
Women's History Month & Federal Funding Concerns
March 20, 2025Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined my radio show “Let's Talk About It” to talk about Women's History Month and to recognize the achievements of women in government. There is growing uncertainty and concern surrounding the Medicaid program at a time when states are facing rising healthcare costs.