Updated Environmental Justice Bill Protects Waterbury
June 12, 2023The House of Representatives and Senate passed an updated Environmental Justice bill, which was one of my top priorities in this legislative session. Waterbury is the poster child for environmental injustice, and this bill is designed to clean our air, protect our natural resources, and prevent more polluters from coming to our community.
Plans to Expand Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies Course
June 9, 2023The state is working on taking our landmark African American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino Studies course to another level. We are going to create an honors level class with the goal of eventually creating an Advance Placement college credit as well.
House Budget Makes Historic Investment in Waterbury
June 8, 2023Our balanced, bipartisan state budget is delivering Waterbury historic funding for education and car tax reimbursements.
Massive Funding in Brownfield Cleanup
June 6, 2023Our neighborhoods are receiving a massive boost to protect our environment by cleaning up abandoned brownfields. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing $3 million to the 75th district.
Teaching Our Children About Their Finances
June 3, 2023I applaud the passage of a proposal that will require students, starting with classes graduating in 2027, to take a half-credit course on personal financial management and financial literacy.
Proposal to Raise Wages For Childcare Workers
June 2, 2023I fully support a new proposal that would include wage hikes for early childcare providers. The Office of Childhood has agreed to a successor contract with the bargaining unit comprised of childcare providers. The deal incentivizes quality of care through a tiered rate structure that encourages providers to obtain a license.
Celebrating our Relationship with Taiwan
June 1, 2023My colleagues and I welcomed several top-ranking officials from Taiwan to celebrate our fruitful sister-state relationship dating back to 1999. The Connecticut General Assembly recognized the state’s long history of diplomacy and friendship with Taiwan. We also established a Taiwan Friendship Caucus.
Support for Nonprofit AdvanceCT
May 31, 2023I continue to be a strong advocate for nonprofits including AdvanceCT. That organization works to engage, retain, and recruit businesses as well as advance overall economic competitiveness in Connecticut.