Historic Budget and Reproductive Rights Protections
May 10, 2022I was proud to support a budget that includes a child tax credit, increases the Earned Income Tax Credit for working families, maintains the gas tax break, eliminates the pension tax, lowers the car tax in places like neighboring Bridgeport, and provides critical investments in mental health services for our young people.
Addressing Children's Mental Health
April 28, 2022Yesterday, the House unanimously passed HB 5001, An Act Concerning Children’s Mental Health. I was proud to serve as a member of the small, bi-partisan working group that developed and refined the seventy-three section bill.
Upcoming Events & Session Updates
April 20, 2022As May quickly approaches, I wanted to alert you to a few opportunities happening during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Renters' Rebate, Distracted Driving & Public Input
April 11, 2022Here is information about safety on our roadways, the CT Department of Transportation Capitol Plan request for public input, COVID Booster Clinics this week, the Renter’s Rebate Program, and the next Fairfield Business Roundtable.
Updates from the Capitol
April 1, 2022I was proud to champion the bill that allows our restaurants to continue their enhanced outdoor dining for another 13 months.
Upcoming Community Updates
March 30, 2022This past Tuesday was Vietnam Veterans Day. As the wife, daughter, and granddaughter of Veterans, I am committed to providing the supports and resources needed for our veterans’ mental health and wellness.
Victories for Taxpayers & Other Session Updates
March 26, 2022Over the past 6 weeks, the committee process has been in full swing. I am grateful for your input and ideas shared through public hearings, e-mails, phone calls and my favorite, in person conversations.
Mental Health Public Hearing, Youth Advisory Council & Planning and Development
February 23, 2022This Friday, there are two hearings I would like to highlight, the Planning and Development Committee and the Joint Public Health and Children’s Committee hearing on children’s mental health.