Weekly Legislative Update 03/07 and Upcoming Coffee Hour

March 7, 2025


 
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Dear Neighbor,
It was another exciting week at the Capitol as committee meetings and public hearings are taking place and the House was back in Session on Wednesday, March 5th. It is always an honor to continue to serve our community and to be able to have critical conversations with my colleagues about the work we are doing to benefit residents across the state.

Next Saturday, March 15th, join me for a community coffee hour from 10 - 11 am at Frankie's Diner. I am looking forward to connecting with Bridgeport residents and discussing priorities for this legislative session. I encourage all members of the community to attend!

 
Affordable and accessible childcare is essential for Connecticut families and businesses to thrive. H.B. 5003, a top legislative priority for House Democrats this session, will expedite funding for families, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

This proposal builds upon Public Act 24-91, passed unanimously last year, and signed by the Governor, which established the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund. Investing in early childhood care and education produces better educational, health, social, and economic outcomes, driving increased revenue while reducing the need for costly spending.

Connecticut is home to approximately 181,000 children under the age of five, with 73% of these young children receiving care outside the home while their parents work.

By providing targeted funding and expanding access to childcare, H.B. 5003 will put more money back into our economy by opening new opportunities for stay-at-home parents to re-enter the workforce. This is not just an investment in childcare—it is an investment in the children of Connecticut and the prosperity of our state.
 
If you are a Connecticut resident who has been fired or put on unpaid administrative leave from your job with the federal government, please know this…CONNECTICUT HAS YOUR BACK.
 
The federal government may have turned its back on you, but Connecticut appreciates your contributions and employers here are eager to benefit from your expertise.
 
The Connecticut Department of Labor has brought together several programs and services specifically designed to assist you during this time.
 
Displaced federal workers and contractors can find more information on the CTDOL homepage at portal.ct.gov/dol.
 
As always, please feel free to contact me at 800-842-8267 or by email at Andre.Baker@cga.ct.gov. And for news and legislative updates, please visit my official Facebook page.

Sincerely,

Andre Baker
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