Frank J. Smith

A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.

Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in our country. We must also take time to reflect on the horrors of slavery and how it impacts us to this day.

The House passed a bill establishing a task force to study and develop strategies to improve and promote civic engagement and instruction on civics, citizenship, media literacy, and American government.

The House of Representatives passed HB 6667, which is the most comprehensive update to Connecticut's gun violence statutes since the historic reforms we passed after the Sandy Hook tragedy.

Some of the best and brightest young minds in the state visited the State Capitol on Wednesday. The Kid Governor and its Cabinet stopped by the House Chamber to experience what it’s like to debate and vote for bills in front of our colleagues

The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Wednesday approving a state constitutional amendment allowing you to decide if we amend the state constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting.

I’m proud to announce the Connecticut Audubon Society (CAS) Coastal Center at Milford Point is receiving $750,000 in federal funding.

After weeks of holding public hearings, the Finance, Revenue, and Bonding Committee and Appropriations Committee approved their respective budget proposals. The next step is negotiations and compromise.