Geraldo Reyes Jr

Today, in the House, we passed a historic bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the immediate, intermediate and long-term needs of the children's mental and behavioral health system in Connecticut, a priority during the 2022 legislative session.

The time has come today to "Invest In Our Planet." That is the theme of Earth Day 2022 because climate change is not only an environmental issue but an increasingly economic one as well.

The State Bond Commission on Thursday approved $2.36 million in bond funds for two projects in Waterbury.

This funding is tremendous news for Waterbury residents and families. I appreciate Governor Lamont for lending his support to this funding, and the Waterbury delegation's unwavering advocacy for our city.

The first project is $870,000 to fund the installation of an elevator adhering to ADA standards at Brass City Charter School.

Today, the House of Representatives passed an emergency bill, which will ease some of the financial crush on Waterbury residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels.
 

On Tuesday, I joined Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz in Waterbury together with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and elected officials to praise Governor Ned Lamont’s $18 million proposal to fill a gap in victim services and expand emergency housing assistance for survivors of domestic violence.

Eversource will host a customer information session on Monday, March 14 from 6:00 p.m. at Kennedy High School on 422 Highland Ave.

Connecticut stands with the Ukrainian people as they deal with the unimaginable horror brought by an unprovoked invasion by Russia's armed forces. Connecticut is home to one of the largest Ukrainian-American communities in the country.

Here are some ways that we can support the Ukrainian people:

I am proud that the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) recognized me for my support and advocacy of environmental initiatives, which earned a 100% rating from the CTLCV on its 2021 Environmental Scorecard.