CURRENT NEWS

Raising the Minimum Wage In Connecticut

April 27, 2017

Today, I joined my colleagues at a press in support of raising the state's minimum wage. I am proud to stand in strong support of HB 6208, on behalf of Connecticut workers who are struggling to make ends meet in minimum wage jobs.

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The Black & Puerto Rican Caucus works on Budget

March 29, 2017

In February, during a public forum at the State Capitol, our constituents brought their concerns to the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) about equitable changes to the ECS formula, youth violence prevention initiatives, criminal justice reform, health care, protecting the safety net infrastructure and the budget deficit.

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NRZ Bill Gains Support

February 28, 2017

Representatives Christopher Rosario and Steve Stafstrom are jointly supporting legislation that would increase citizen participation in Neighborhood Revitalization Zone ("NRZ") committees.

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The Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Held Public Forum

February 3, 2017

The state legislature's Black and Puerto Rican Caucus held a public forum at the Legislative Office Building to learn about the issues important to the communities we serve. I was honored to preside over the meeting and greet many residents, advocates and colleagues that attended the forum.

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Black & PR Caucus Holds Public Forum

January 30, 2017

Chairman Rep. Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport) and Vice Chairman Rep. Brandon McGee (D-Hartford) of the legislature’s Black and Latino Caucus announced a public forum will take place Tuesday, January 31 at the Legislative Office Building.

The group is seeking input from lawmakers, advocates and the public as it relates to their concerns and ideas about pressing policy issues concerning the black and Latino communities.  

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