New Laws Effective July 1st
July 1, 2024Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on July 1st.
Wrong Way Detection Installations In Hamden, North Haven
June 28, 2024I wanted to share that information that may affect your commute next month. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has announced that Route 15 southbound Exit 60 off-ramp in Hamden, I-91 northbound Exit 12 off-ramp in North Haven, and I-84 east and westbound Exit 46 off-ramps in Hartford will be closed to traffic beginning on July 10, 2024, for wrong-way detection installations.
Slate: Connecticut May Have Figured Out A Way To Halt Executions In Texas
June 27, 2024I encourage you to have a look at the mission Senator Saud Anwar and I are on when it comes to the death penalty and other states just may follow our lead.
CT's Second Annual Menstrual Equity Summit July 25th
June 18, 2024In 2022, I co-sponsored HB5272, An Act Concerning Menstrual Products, requiring all public schools (grades 5th - 12th) to supply students with free and accessible period supplies.
Paid Leave Bill Signed Into Law
May 29, 2024Workers should never have to choose between their health and their jobs.
Expanding Health Care And Forgiving Student Loans
May 22, 2024Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.
Paid Sick Leave Passes House, Companies Need To Stop Profiting On Capital Punishment
April 25, 2024No one should have to choose between missing an important family event, going in to work sick and exposing others or taking a mental health day when needed.
WTIC Interview: An Update On 2024 Session With Less Than A Month To Go
April 16, 2024We have less than a month remaining in the 2024 session. We have some work to do and the focus will be on our priority bills, including early childcare and education, further protecting our seniors, and the implementation of climate change measures.