CURRENT NEWS

HB 5001 - Protecting And Prioritizing Seniors

March 21, 2024

Great news! The Aging Committee approved HB 5001, an omnibus bill that will provide further support to our seniors.
This proposal is a priority of the House, and I am thrilled it is progressing through the legislative process.

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Kelly Middle School Student Council Comes To Hartford

March 19, 2024

As a State Representative, one of the greatest honors I have is to share my work with young individuals, particularly those who are interested in government and aspire to pursue it in the future!
I was delighted to spend some time with the Kelly Middle School Student Council at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Monday!

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Early Voting: What You Need To Know

March 11, 2024

This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022. It will provide you - and voters across the state - with more flexibility and access to cast your vote with the confidence that your voice is heard and your civic duty is fulfilled, while avoiding large crowds and scheduling conflicts.

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Childhood Nutrition Programs A Top Priority

March 7, 2024

In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.

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Celebrating Black History - People, Places & Things 02/08

February 8, 2024

Venture Smith was a slave who, while in Connecticut, earned and saved enough money to buy his freedom, his wife's and children's, as well as others. Born in 1729, Smith eventually owned over 130 acres of land, including a waterfront compound on the Salmon River with three houses, a dry dock, a blacksmith shop, and several warehouses before he passed away in 1805.

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