CURRENT NEWS

If Not Now, When?

March 20, 2024

Today the Legislature’s Environment Committee voted along party lines to advance HB 5004 - an ambitious omnibus bill to address climate change — to the full House for a vote.

Read More

A Day in the Life

March 1, 2024

Life at the Capitol is full of unexpected twists, predictable tedium, long nights, and each new morning, the joy that comes with knowing we can make meaningful change.

Read More

Funding for Heating Help Bolstered

February 21, 2024

We approved $17 million in additional funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Operation Fuel – two important programs that many residents and families rely on for cold weather heating assistance.

Read More

A Mind of Winter

February 13, 2024

It’s Tuesday, and as much of the state is shut down due to the storm, I’m taking a break from legislative work to reflect on the deepening snow outside my window.

Amid the wrenched backs, canceled meetings, lost wages, and possible accidents — all of which should be noted for the real distress they cause — this snowfall is a blessing.

Read More