Housing Re-Entry Bill Moves Forward
April 11, 2018Chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus State Representative Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport) and Vice-Chair, State Representative Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) hailed passage of House Bill 5375, An Act Creating a Working Group to Study Housing Options for Persons Reentering the Community After Incarceration.
Citizenship question in 2020 Census is unnecessary!
April 4, 2018The White House announcement to include a question regarding the US Citizenship status of respondents of the 2020 Census is not only unnecessary, untimely but costly. The Census allows for funding streams and redistricting processes for our communities, and an inaccurate count will severely affect us all.
Rosario - Casino Bill Statement
March 16, 2018I am extremely disappointed at Public Safety Committee co-chair Senator Larson’s decision not to allow our casino bill come for a vote today in spite of the amount of support it generated at the public hearing, including Attorney General Jepsen’s testimony that opening the bidding process would not jeopardize the compact agreement.
BPRC Leaders' statement on national school walkout demonstrations
March 14, 2018As leaders of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, our vice chair, Rep. Brandon McGee and I issued a statement in solidarity with students across our nation demanding action relating to gun violence.
BPRC Outlines 2018 Legislative Priorities
March 12, 2018Today, members of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus that I am honored to lead, along with our vice-chair Rep. Brandon McGee, - held a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss our 2018 legislative priorities.
Discussing Displaced Puerto Rican Students In Appropriations
February 23, 2018The Appropriations Committee heard presentations from a number of state agencies about the Governor’s proposed adjustments. I wanted to share my exchange with one of the presenters, Education Commissioner, Dianna R Wentzell about displaced Puerto Rican students funding.
BPRC Held its 2018 Public Forum in Hartford
February 21, 2018As chair of our Black and Puerto Rican Caucus, I wish to thank each of my colleagues, advocates and constituents from across the state that came to share their concerns and policy priorities with us during our public forum in Hartford. Civic engagement and participation are the first steps to achieving the change we are seeking and your input is extremely valuable. We will soon be offering an update on what we learned and share this year's legislative priorities with the public. Again thank you!
Black & PR Caucus Holds 2018 Public Forum
February 16, 2018The legislature's Black and Puerto Rican Caucus will be hosting a public forum in Hartford on Tuesday, February 20, to discuss ideas and concerns about pressing policy issues to help draft their 2018 legislative priorities.