Melissa Osborne

We advanced bipartisan legislation addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media. The House also voted to strengthen healthcare for Connecticut's seniors.

The House approved the Connecticut Hero Act, which makes important changes to better serve our veterans and their families. I recently had a look at the state’s new voting machines, which will ensure secure elections.

I invite you to join me for an open and engaging discussion over coffee about the issues facing our state and my legislative priorities for the current session. I joined fellow lawmakers and advocates to reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding Connecticut residents' rights and the rule of law.

The Trump Administration is cutting approximately $150 million in federal funding to Connecticut, jeopardizing critical public health, mental health, and addictions services. Medicaid could also get slashed, which would disproportionately hurt low-income children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.

I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in immediate relief to cover special education costs for school districts and a measure supporting our veterans.

Operation Fuel is taking applications for emergency energy and utility assistance to those in need. House Democrats’ legislative priorities will focus on special education, affordable childcare, housing, and protecting our environment.

It was an honor to take the oath of office at the State Capitol as we begin the legislative session in 2025. Simsbury will remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday in the church where he worshiped when he lived here.

Connecticut is taking a major step in trying to help people pay their student loans. The state plans on launching a pilot program for Student Loan Reimbursement on January 1, 2025.