LEAP Read-In On The New Haven Green
August 1, 2018The annual LEAP Read-In on the New Haven Green last month was a great success and I was happy to be a part of it. The Leadership, Education & Athletics in Partnership (LEAP) has served thousands of children by getting them excited about reading and learning.
$28 Million For New Haven Projects OKd
July 25, 2018Rep. Toni Walker joined her New Haven colleagues in the legislature to announce that $28.7 million in critical state funding for 11 local initiatives and projects was approved July 25 by the State Bond Commission.
State's New Racial Impact Law Is Signed
July 19, 2018Rep. Toni Walker joined her colleagues for Gov. Malloy's ceremonial signing of new legislation that requires a racial and ethnic impact statement be prepared at the request of any legislator. "This new law will help my colleagues and I better understand the impact that potential policies could have on communities of color and help the legislature make better decisions," Rep. Walker said.
No Transit Fare Increases Or Service Cuts
May 22, 2018Great news for New Haven commuters who use Metro North and CT Transit buses. The governor and state Department of Transportation have announced that fare hikes and service cuts will NOT go into effect as planned on July 1.
Arts Grants Approved For New Haven
May 11, 2018Rep. Toni Walker joined her New Haven colleagues in the House in hailing the announcement of a total of $125,000 in federal grants awarded in support of New Haven arts organizations.
Walker Lauds Final Legislative Approval Of Bill Protecting Children, Vulnerable Inmates
May 4, 2018Rep. Toni Walker applauded the unanimous vote by the House of Representatives Thursday, giving final passage to bipartisan legislation that aims to bring fairness and dignity to incarcerated women, especially those who are pregnant, and transgender inmates.
Walker, Workers Praise Contract Approval
March 21, 2018By an overwhelming vote, the legislature has voted to approve a contract that raises wages, increases holiday pay and provides workers' compensation for thousands of private sector, personal-care assistants who are directly employed by their elderly and disabled clients, but paid through state and federal programs.
Democratic Values Agenda For Our State
February 6, 2018Today I stood with my Democratic colleagues in the House and Senate to unveil the Democratic Values Agenda for the 2018 legislative session, ensuring that everyone in the New.Haven area as well as across Connecticut is treated fairly.