Post-Session Event, America's 250th, and more

May 15, 2026



 

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Dear Neighbor,

It's been over a week since the legislature gaveled out of session, and it is great to get back to spending more time in our district than in Hartford! 

Although we are technically a part-time legislature, please know that I am always available to assist. Never hesitate to call my office at 860-240-8585 or email me here!

If you'd like to learn more about what we passed this session and hear directly from your elected officials, I hope you will join the Fairfield delegation for a post-session legislative breakfast next Thursday, May 21 from 7:30-9:30am at the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business (1073 N. Benson Rd.).

You can register for the event here. We hope to see you there!

In this week's eblast, you can read about Connecticut's plans for America's 250th, my role as House Chair of the Education Committee, and more. You can click the links below to navigate between sections.
 

Interview on Education Committee 

About a month ago, I appeared on NBC Connecticut's "Face More Facts" podcast to discuss some of the most important issues facing Connecticut's education landscape today, including funding, homeschooling, and pressures teachers face.

As House Chair of the Education Committee, these topics are front of mind for me throughout the legislative session, as we seek creative solutions to improve our education system.

Being chair of this committee is not always easy, but knowing that the decisions we make directly affect students, teachers, and parents across the state is an incredibly motivating force to find consensus and reach the best solutions possible.

This interview goes in depth into all of these topics, and it is definitely worth listening to for a deeper understanding of the issues, my role as chair, and more. You can listen here!
 

Investing in Our Workers 

I’m proud to announce that Public Act 26-12 has officially been signed into law, delivering stronger workplace protections and advancing workers’ rights for employees throughout Connecticut.

The law includes major provisions addressing wage theft in the building trades, job protections for service workers, compensation for workers assaulted on the job, including nurses and teachers, expanded protections for breastfeeding employees, and stronger pay transparency requirements for job postings. 

Highlights include:

  • Enhanced workers’ compensation benefits for teachers and health care workers injured through workplace assaults
  • Joint liability for general contractors when subcontractors fail to pay workers
  • Job retention protections for service workers when contracts change hands
  • A fairer teacher termination process with impartial hearings
  • Required break time for breastfeeding or pumping at work
  • Expanded pay transparency requiring wage ranges and general benefits information in job postings

This legislation is an important step toward protecting workers’ dignity, safety, fairness, and economic security across our state.
 

Celebrating America's 250th 

Celebrations for CT250 are underway, Connecticut’s statewide initiative to commemorate, celebrate, and reflect on the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The program highlights Connecticut’s pivotal role in our nation’s founding and honors the state’s lasting contributions to the American story. Through community events, educational programs, cultural activities, and historical commemorations, CT250 invites residents of all ages to engage with our shared history and envision the future together.

Click here for a full calendar of CT250 events across the state.
 

Upcoming Local Events 
For Which It Stands...
On view through Saturday, July 25
Fairfield University, Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery (1073 N. Benson Rd., Fairfield)
Read more here
 

I'm committed to ensuring your voice is heard. Please don't hesitate to call my office at (860) 240-8585 or email me if there's anything I can do for you. Be sure to follow @LeeperForFairfield on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on everything I'm doing at the Capitol.


Sincerely,

Jennifer Leeper
State Representative

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