Report on my work in

The 2007 legislative session, certainly had its ups and downs.  For the first time, there was serious action on the most important issues in the state - property tax reform, health care, high electric rates and education funding.  And I am proud to report that there is real progress.  But, there were also some disappointments, showing the hard work that still remains to win the progress that is needed.  I am already getting ready for the work ahead.

As you know, I have been one of the strongest advocates in the legislature for reforming our state's unfair property tax system.  This year, we had real progress and some disappointment on this very important issue.  Click on the picture above (or here) to find out more about this issue and to see what you can help to win property tax reform.

I voted in 2006 to approve a significant increase in education funding for our cities and towns.  It was not enough, in my mind, since Gov. Rell abandoned the bold education funding proposal she had originally proposed. But the level of funding approved is progress that helps to support our local schools while lowering the unfair burdens of property taxes.  Click on the picture above (or here) to see what you can do to help reform the way education is funded in Connecticut.

Healthcare costs continue to rise for both workers and businesses and the quality of healthcare coverage is going down for many people.  Making sure everyone can get quality and affordable healthcare coverage is one of my highest priorities.  Click on the picture above (or here) to read about the legislation I am working on and to find out what you can do to help get it passed.

The skyrocketing increases in our electric bills is a result of the flawed electric deregulation law approved back in the 1990s.  I worked hard this past year to undo this flawed law.  And I was very disappointed that it was not repealed and that, instead, a law that I voted against was approved that could raise rates even more. Click on the picture above (or here) to learn more about this issue and see what you can do about it.

For years, now, I have worked to protect Connecticut's ConnPACE prescription drug program.  But more must be done to ensure that all seniors and persons with disabilities can afford their prescriptions.  Click on the picture above (or here) to see my ideas and to see how you can show your support for better prescription coverage.

"Free trade" policies have been costing our state good-paying jobs for years.  Now, even high-tech white-collar jobs are at risk to foreign "outsourcing".  Click on the picture above (or here) to see what I am doing about it and what you can do to help.