Rachel Khanna

We are heading into the final few days of the session and bills are coming before us in rapid succession. Two bills in particular I was really happy to see pass were HB 5058 and HB 5197. These bills allow Connecticut to become part of the Nurse Licensure Compact and the Social Worker Compact.

The most important part of my job is advocating for my district. Before the start of session, Representatives Arzeno, Meskers and I were made aware of an important traffic safety project along the Glenville Corridor that had been put on hold due to lack of funding.

Read about some of the issues we have been addressing at Hartford this session.

In 2023, the impact of extreme weather in Connecticut was widespread: flooding and late-season freezes that devastated crops, increased inland and coastal flooding, and record high temperatures. Preparing for and protecting our state from the effects of climate change will take a concerted effort, which is why I'm pleased to highlight another bill I co-sponsored.

In my conversations with constituents, I keep hearing how the high cost of housing is hurting us: first responders or teachers are unable to live in the community in which they work; businesses bypass CT because workers can’t afford to live here; grown kids move out of state or seniors leave because they can’t afford to stay.

There is still one day left to vote early in the Presidential Primary. It’s this Saturday, March 30.

Our session is in full swing and we’ve participated in many hours of public hearings and bills are making it out of committee. There are many bills I am proud to co-sponsor.

Read about the week in review from our work at Hartford.