Mary M. Mushinsky

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

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

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

Two of our local teams achieved remarkable success this past winter season. Sheehan High School’s Girls' Basketball team won the State Class MM Championship, and Lyman Hall High School's Boys' Track team won the Indoor Track State Open Championship and the Connecticut Class M Championship.

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

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

A comprehensive climate bill aimed at helping to protect our environment was recently passed by the House.

As our state increasingly experiences the impacts of global climate change, it is the legislature's responsibility to help protect our residents' homes, lands, schools and jobs.

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.