Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025With the legislative session wrapping up on Wednesday, I want to highlight several important bills that passed both the House and Senate and are expected to be signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025As Vice Chair of the Select Committee on Special Education — and as a public school teacher who works with students with special needs — I’m proud to report that the House unanimously passed HB 5001, a bipartisan reform bill that makes historic investments in special education and gives schools the tools they need to better serve every student.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025This week, I had the privilege of presenting an Official State Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly to Mark Ramsay, recognizing his extraordinary service, leadership, and commitment to the people of Southington.
Updates from Rep. Chris Poulos for May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025This week, I was thrilled to welcome students from Southington’s middle schools to the State Capitol for the 8th Annual Manufacturer ConneCTion Fair.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025It was a privilege to attend this week’s Academic Awards Night at Southington High School, where I had the honor of presenting official state citations to the Class of 2025 Valedictorian Kai Onnen, Salutatorian Kriti Gupta, and Essayist Emily Thompson.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025This week, the Select Committee on Special Education passed amended versions of HB 7277 and SB 1561 out of committee — an important procedural step that allows continued work on the legislation.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025This week, the Select Committee on Special Education held both a press conference and a public hearing focused on HB 7277 and SB 1561.
Updates from State Rep. Chris Poulos for April 18, 2025
April 18, 2025Thank you to everyone who joined me this week at the new Southington Public Library for another great stop on my Legislative Session Q&A Listening Tour.