Leaders announce Care4Kids Rate Increase
July 17, 2019I am pleased to have joined the Office of Early Childhood, colleagues and children’s advocates for the announcement of a significant rate increase for the Care 4 Kids program that helps low and moderate income working families in Connecticut afford childcare.
Epinephrine Bill Signed Into Law
June 25, 2019Expanding public access to epinephrine was something we worked hard on throughout session and I am thrilled to say that today we made the stock entity bill even more official with the Governor's signing ceremony!
Environmental Wins this Session
June 14, 2019I am pleased that Connecticut is taking important steps with innovative ideas to help us address our environmental and energy challenges. I wanted to share a few successes we had this legislative session that address energy and climate change.
End of Session Recap
June 5, 2019As my first legislative session comes to a close, I am grateful and honored to have worked alongside my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on behalf of the people that sent me to Hartford. When casting each of my votes, I took into consideration the feedback I received from many of you who called and communicated their concerns and support on a variety of issues.
Epinephrine Measure heads to the Governor for Signing
June 3, 2019Our bill, SB 706 passed the House and with the Governor’s signature, Connecticut will become the 35th state to have a stock entity epinephrine law! Grateful to my colleague, State Senator Matt Lesser for being the best teammate ever!
Safety Measure to Help Students with Hearing Loss Advances
May 29, 2019Every hearing impaired person communicates differently. School districts and families need to work together to ensure that emergency plans are in place for children with hearing loss. As a member of the Education Committee, I am ecstatic to see important legislation addressing this issue, moving forward.
CT's Green Energy Moves Forward
May 28, 2019Connecticut is taking important steps to help us address our environmental and energy challenges with innovative ideas.
Food Allergy Awareness Week
May 15, 2019In observation of Food Allergy Week, Sen. Lesser and I held a press conference today urging support/passage of SB 706, An Act Concerning Epinephrine Auto Injectors. After a decade of advocating for safe and inclusive food allergy policies in schools, in our community and in businesses, I am proud to now, as a legislator, be able to help guide Connecticut’s statewide healthcare policies to support parents and together bring this important issue to the forefront.