Elevating Civic Engagement - Education Bill Passes House
May 19, 2025The House passed an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.
Protecting Kids on Social Media
May 16, 2025We took a step toward addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media by passing HB 6857 with bipartisan support.
Healthcare for Seniors
May 15, 2025The House has voted to enhance healthcare services for Connecticut's seniors, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the well-being of our aging population.
Expanding Broadband Internet Access
May 14, 2025Connecticut is continuing to work toward closing the "digital divide" throughout our state with another investment in expanding broadband internet access to underserved areas.
Improvements to Firefighters Cancer Relief Program
May 9, 2025House Democrats voted to approve critical updates to the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, reaffirming their commitment to supporting first responders.
Protecting Our Environment
May 7, 2025A comprehensive climate bill aimed at helping to protect our environment was recently passed by the House.
As our state increasingly experiences the impacts of global climate change, it is the legislature's responsibility to help protect our residents' homes, lands, schools and jobs.
New e-Apprenticeship System
May 5, 2025The Connecticut Department of Labor officially launched its new e-Apprenticeship Program, proving a streamlined, digital solution to the Registered Apprenticeship Training Program, which is already utilized by many Connecticut state agencies.
Video: 3rd Annual Food Insecurity Day at the Capitol
May 1, 2025On Wednesday, we recognized the 3rd Annual Food Insecurity Awareness Day at the State Capitol. Food insecurity, as defined by Feeding America, is a condition in which people don't have enough to eat & don't know where their next meal will come from. In the United States, 47 million people, including 14 million children, experience food insecurity annually.