Plastic Bag Ban Goes Into Effect Aug 1
July 30, 2019We’re just a few days away from a new law taking effect that will help contribute to a better environment. Our statewide efforts to curb the use of single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Aug. 1.
Retired Men’s Association Of Greenwich
June 21, 2019I had a fruitful exchange with the Retired Men’s Association of Greenwich where we talked about the current economic state of Connecticut and things that we can do to improve our future outlook.
House OKs Requiring High School Courses On Black, Puerto Rican, Latino Histories
May 23, 2019The House passed a bill to increase our education to include Black and Latino History, adding a strong, balanced, and equitable history storyline that includes all our citizens and reflects our diversity.
Green Energy Through Offshore Wind
May 20, 2019The House approved legislation authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind turbines.
Gun Safety Legislation Moves Forward
May 13, 2019Connecticut is a leader when it comes to sensible gun safety laws. We continued our leadership on the issue by passing Ethan’s Law, legislation regulating ghost guns and legislation increasing safe storage in motor vehicles.
Cuando se trata de leyes de seguridad sensibles para armas de fuego, Connecticut es líder. La Cámara de Representantes continúo nuestro liderazgo en este asunto pasando leyes que incluyen mantener seguras las armas en hogares “Ethan’s Law,” la regulación de planes de construcción de armas en línea “ghost guns” y aumentando la seguridad de armas en vehículos de motor.
Census 2020 - Trust
May 7, 2019In this series of videos, I talk about the 2020 census and the importance of participating and making sure to be counted. It is critical that we have as accurate a count as possible as this affects many areas that impact the government resources allocated to Greenwich and the State of Connecticut. For more information go to www.census.gov
One Step Closer to Early Voting
April 25, 2019The House took action approving a resolution that would include a ballot question to amend the State Constitution to allow for an in-person early voting system. Once the resolution gets final legislative approval, the question will appear on the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide if Connecticut should implement it.
Capitol Minute With Meskers - Third Party Energy Suppliers
April 17, 2019Thank you to Consumer Counsel Elin Katz for joining me for a Capitol Minute with Rep. Meskers to talk about the important issue of misleading marketing from third party energy suppliers with respect to initial offering and subsequent increases in pricing.