Robin Comey

Recovery Day at the Capitol meant advocating for recovery funding and raising awareness for recovery support services. In legislative news, the Governor made a Declaration of the Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances this week that led the House to work quickly and effectively to strengthen health coverage for nearly one million elderly, disabled, and low-income children. Plus, there will be more Medical Debt Relief on the way.

It was great to take part in a lot of community events this week, I always look forward to spending time around town. We passed a lot of bills in the House including an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more. Plus, we had a little bipartisan fun at the 4th Annual Kickball Tournament.

Bills for Firefighter Cancer Relief, Healthcare for Seniors and protections for warehouse workers.

An unimaginable tragedy in the Branford community, information on how to reach out for help. Plus, a detailed look at the bills passed in the house this week including the Hero Act.

Budget recommendations have been released and safety tips for Work Zone Awareness Week.

April is Autism Awareness Month, I am a proud co-sponsor of legislation aimed at helping the needs of people with autism. A wrap up of my early childhood community discussion and events at the capitol and in the community.

Early childhood roundtable highlighted important bills we are working on this session. The student management team from UConn HuskyThon was honored at the Capitol for their work. Plus, the Real ID deadline is fast approaching, all the information you need to make sure you meet the deadline.

Federal funding cuts are directly affecting Connecticut and many programs in the Department of Public Health are at risk. My Early Childhood Care and Education Community Discussion is coming up!