$5.4M for Hamden Arts & Cultural Center
March 17, 2023On Tuesday, the State’s CIF board granted $5.4 million to the Town of Hamden for a proposed Arts & Cultural Center in the Newhall neighborhood.
Welcoming Three New Representatives
March 10, 2023This week, we welcomed three new Representatives to the General Assembly, and they have already jumped right into their Committee work.
Our Committee Work this Week
March 3, 2023The Public Health Committee held its third public hearing this week where we discussed two vital bills dealing with end of life care.
Follow the Budget Process
February 24, 2023At the start of the month, the Governor presented his two-year budget proposal, which marked the first step in the complex budget process.
Protecting Our Kids
February 17, 2023Earlier this week, we were joined by Sofia Veronesi, a brave young woman who shared her story of relationship violence.
Over $640K for Our Schools
February 10, 2023I am proud to have been able to deliver over $640,000 for Derby, Hamden, Orange, and Woodbridge's special education funding needs, ensuring that all committed funding increases were provided to our district.
Tax Credits & $290K in Grants for the Community
February 3, 2023At their December meeting, CT Humanities (CTH) awarded more than $8.5M in operating support grants from the CT Cultural Fund (CCF) - approved in the budget I voted yes on last session - to non-profit museums and cultural, humanities, and arts organizations throughout the state.
My Absence & Staying Up-to-Date with Session
January 27, 2023On Wednesday, January 4 - Opening Day of Session - I stood to take the oath of office for my second term, and then immediately left to sit next to my beloved mother, Martha “Marti” Barrett as she passed away after many years of health struggles.