Jillian Gilchrest

The House has voted to enhance healthcare services for Connecticut's seniors, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the well-being of our aging population.

We took a step toward addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media by passing HB 6857 with bipartisan support.

The House passed an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.

I hope you can join us at the State Capitol on May 22 (Thursday) for IDD Awareness & Advocacy Day. This is an important event dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). IDD Awareness & Advocacy Day is a great opportunity to connect, learn about available resources, and make your voice heard.

House Democrats took action to make sure that warehouse workers are treated with respect by passing legislation that limits and provides clarity when employers use production quotas.

House Democrats voted to approve critical updates to the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, reaffirming their commitment to supporting first responders.

The Connecticut Department of Labor officially launched its new e-Apprenticeship Program, proving a streamlined, digital solution to the Registered Apprenticeship Training Program, which is already utilized by many Connecticut state agencies.

On Wednesday, the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, with the fall of Saigon, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed (146-0-5) what we call the “HERO Act.”