Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunications System
August 24, 2018Connecticut has just launched a new Text-to-911 capability as part of the state’s new Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunications System.
Sales Tax Free Week
August 17, 2018Connecticut’s annual sales tax holiday is right around the corner!
Operation Fuel
August 14, 2018Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit statewide program that offers emergency energy assistance to low income families and elderly residents.
Summer safety tips
July 5, 2018With the heat wave that has hit the state and more hot days ahead, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Bill One Step Closer
May 7, 2018I am pleased to see SB 455, An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention passed the House of Representatives unanimously and now goes to the Governor for signing.
Bridgeport delegation champions House passage of bill that would expand casino gaming
May 5, 2018A bill, championed by the Bridgeport legislative delegation, that would permit and implement an open and competitive Request for Proposal process for private or tribal entities to bid for a qualification to develop, manage and operate a casino gaming facility in Connecticut passed the state House of Representatives.
Minority Teacher Recruitment Bill Senate Passage
May 3, 2018Leaders of the state legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC), Chair State Rep. Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport), and vice chair, State Rep. Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) issued the following statement after Senate approval Wednesday, of SB 455, An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention, which will make a number of changes in the teacher certification laws to make it easier, in certain areas, for teachers to obtain certification or cross endorsement.
Dreamers Bill Gets Final Legislative Approval in the House
April 26, 2018As leaders of the state legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC), my colleague and vice chair, State Rep. Brandon McGee and I, are extremely thrilled to see our CT Dreamers' dream closer to reality after House passage of Senate Bill 4, An Act Assisting Students without Legal Immigration Status with the Cost of College, giving students access to a pool of money that they have already paid into. Following is our statement.