Hilda E. Santiago

I am pleased that after years of hard work, the much anticipated Borinqueneers Memorial is getting off the ground. I was proud to join my New Britain colleagues and several others for the groundbreaking ceremony. The 65th Infantry Puerto Rican regiment of the United States Army, known as the Borinqueneers, served in combat roles including World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, and has distinguished itself many times over the years.

I joined state and local officials for the groundbreaking ceremony of Meriden Commons.

My colleagues and I visited Meriden's middle schools students who completed solar projects for their class.

The House has passed House Joint Resolution 100, which calls for a statewide referendum asking voters to amend the State Constitution to ensure that money in the Special Transportation Fund (STF) is in a "lock box" and can be spent only on the state's transportation needs.

Today our Meriden-Wallingford legislative delegation welcomed The Arc of Meriden Wallingford to the House Chamber to celebrate their 65^th Anniversary.

We have been making steady progress in dealing with Connecticut’s opioid crisis, but we still have a long way to go. Legislation we passed today that I championed is another step in the right direction.

The Maloney High School Drama club, Props and Paints celebrated their 100^th Anniversary. I joined them at their Peter Pan spring musical and presented them with a state citation.

Standing with my colleagues on Women’s Day, celebrating our accomplishments and what's yet to come. I am proud that so many strong women like me are getting together around the world, working firmer towards equality and the protection of our basic rights.