Getting Barnum Train Station Back On Track
January 29, 2019We are reiterating our commitment to seeing the Barnum high-speed rail station built on the East Side of Bridgeport.
Emergency Bill to Assist Federal Employees
January 22, 2019For over a month, many federal employees have been reporting to work and performing their duties - without pay. The government shutdown affects at least 1,500 Connecticut workers and they are struggling to pay their bills while they wait for their paychecks to resume.
Resources Available For Federal Employees
January 17, 2019The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.
Court Blocks Citizenship Question On Census
January 15, 2019I am happy to announce a court decision to block the Trump Administration from adding a citizenship question to the #2020Census.
Rosario Named Deputy Speaker
January 7, 2019State Representative Christopher Rosario has been appointed to serve as Deputy Speaker by Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz.
Rosario, who was elected in 2014 to represent the 128th Assembly District, has quickly risen to leadership roles including most recently, as Chair of the legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus and Chief Majority Whip.
Access Health CT Deadline Is Saturday
December 13, 2018This Saturday, Dec. 15, is the last day to enroll for health insurance through Access Health CT, so if you or anyone else you know is interested, then don’t delay.
Small Business Day
November 18, 2018Merchants across Connecticut are getting ready for this year’s Small Business Saturday – a perfect time after Thanksgiving to shop for the holiday season while patronizing smaller stores in our own community and helping the local economy.
Honoring our Veterans
November 9, 2018On Veterans Day, I hope you will join me in honoring our men and women in uniform.