Addressing Opioid Addiction
May 31, 2017I was proud to vote for House Bill 7052, a far-ranging bill which continues efforts to address opioid addiction, which passed the House today.
Fighting Computer Crime
May 23, 2017Following last week’s global cyberattack that infected 200,000 computers across 150 countries, the House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 7304 which would increase the computer crime penalty.
Fixing A Broken Family Court System
April 18, 2017I testified in the Finance Committee in favor of a bill I introduced to make much needed changes to the Family Court System so it can work, in a better way, in the best interest of the children.
Tell Congress: Leave Our Retirement Alone!
February 24, 2017Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut’s historic program.
Fighting Against Child Abuse
February 24, 2017I was pleased to join with the Connecticut Parents Union and others at a recent forum in the Legislative Office Building to speak out against the abuse of children in the school system.
Minnie Gonzalez Sworn In
January 9, 2017State Representative Minnie Gonzalez received her committee and leadership assignments and was sworn in to represent Hartford’s 3rd House Assembly District at the state capitol.
Funds For Pope Park Library Approved
November 15, 2016Funds were approved by the State Bond Commission for a library in Pope Park.
New Laws Effective In October
October 5, 2016In the 2016 legislative session we passed many laws that aim to make Connecticut a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Some of these new laws go into effect in October.