CURRENT NEWS

Pride Month Starts With Action, Not Just Words

June 2, 2025

As Co-Chair of the Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus, I was proud to stand with state leaders today to mark the beginning of Pride Month and to make it clear that Connecticut isn’t backing down when it comes to protecting LGBTQ+ rights.

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Transforming Special Education in Connecticut

May 30, 2025

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

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Cracking Down on Illegal Street Takeovers

May 29, 2025

I wanted to share an update on an issue that’s affected our community, illegal street takeovers and reckless ATV and dirt bike use. We’ve seen firsthand how these incidents threaten public safety in both Bethel and Danbury.

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Top-Down Housing Mandates Won’t Work for Our Towns

May 28, 2025

Yesterday, I voted No on HB 5002, a major housing bill that, despite last-minute changes, still places unworkable mandates on towns like Bethel and Danbury and cuts the public out of critical decisions.

Let me be clear: I support expanding affordable housing and have consistently backed smart, inclusive development. But this bill goes too far, too fast, and leaves local communities behind.

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Protecting Due Process and Public Safety: My Vote on the TRUST Act Expansion

May 22, 2025

I voted YES on the revised expansion of Connecticut’s Trust Act.

This bill protects due process by making sure individuals aren’t funneled into ICE custody without cause while still allowing law enforcement to report serious criminal convictions. It ensures immigrants can safely go to school, court, or seek help from local authorities without fear.

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