Antonio Felipe

Make sure to get your REAL ID! The TSA just set a deadline for federal enforcement of REAL ID requirements.

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 we are here for you.

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.

I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students. These critical resources will help ensure students receive the specialized support they need to thrive.

This legislation was inspired by the tragic line-of-duty deaths last year of two Connecticut state employees, including a trooper from the Connecticut State Police and an employee from the Connecticut Department of Transportation.

House Bill 5986, An Act Establishing a Refundable Child Tax Credit Against the Personal Income Tax, has the support of over 60 Democratic legislators and aims to provide much-needed financial relief to Connecticut families.

CT Paid Leave claims continue to be filed in every area of the state. The Authority's Usage Map shows the number of cumulative claims per town as of November 30, 2024.

I am proud to take on this role and push the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus forward. There is much work to do without much time but as I’ve said before, all issues are BPRC issues. I want to thank Senator Patricia Billie Miller for getting us organized and starting in this direction. I am excited to work with Vice Chair Derell Wilson to maximize our impact and focus on how our policies, and especially how our economy impacts the people this caucus represents.