Fighting for social, racial, and economic justice in the Progressive Caucus
April 25, 2018I joined 32 of my colleagues in the legislature to launch a critical new caucus: The Progressive Caucus. Working together in solidarity, the Progressive Caucus will drive key issues for working people and families across the state.
Interview with Consumer Counsel Elin Katz
April 19, 2018State Rep. Josh Elliott interviews Consumer Counsel Elin Katz about further investing in Connecticut's infrastructure, the demand for fast internet access, and giving Millstone the ability to compete with renewable sources of power.
Hamden delegation secures $856,000 in supplemental car tax reimbursement money
April 12, 2018Hamden is set to receive $856,025 in supplemental car tax reimbursement money after the Hamden delegation secured the release of the funds from the state Office of Policy and Management.
Elliott applauds committee's approval of recreational marijuana bill
April 5, 2018State Rep. Josh Elliott commended the legislature's Appropriations Committee for giving a bill that would legalize marijuana the green light to move forward to the General Assembly for further consideration.
Lawmakers urge support for the legalization and regulation of recreational marijuana
March 15, 2018Ahead of a public hearing on House Bill 5458, "An Act Concerning the Regulation of the Retail Sale of Marijuana," state Rep. Josh Elliott joined Democratic lawmakers to urge support for the proposed legislation. HB 5458 outlines the definitions necessary for the legal cultivation, distribution, retail sales and consumer use of marijuana.
Protecting Connecticut consumers from FCC's decision to gut net neutrality rules
March 6, 2018After the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decided to gut net neutrality rules, I co-sponsored Senate Bill 2, "An act concerning internet service providers and net neutrality principles," which would further protect Connecticut consumers from the agency's decision. Preserving an open internet is good for Connecticut's businesses, startups, students and consumers. We need to make sure these rules are protected.
Elliott advocates for a fair workweek, voices support for the elimination of on-call shifts
March 6, 2018State Rep. Josh Elliott voices his support for Senate Bill 321, which would establish a fair workweek by helping to eliminate the practice of on-call scheduling for Connecticut's big box retail, food service, hospitality and home care workers.
Elliott earns 100 percent voting record during the 2017 legislative session
December 7, 2017State Rep. Josh Elliott voted 417 times during the 2017 legislative session, earning him a 100 percent voting record. Elliott voted in favor of bills that strengthen current protections for pregnant and nursing women under the state's anti-discrimination law and allow municipalities to tap into a reserve of funding to purchase body and dashboard cameras for police cruisers.