New Push to Expand Healthcare For All Immigrants
January 12, 2023We are working tirelessly to expand health care to including everyone regardless of immigration status. I firmly believe that health care is a human right. It doesn't matter if you were born and raised in Waterbury or just moved here last year. No one should be denied care.
Combating Utility Rate Hikes
December 23, 2022As the natural gas supply shortage continues to affect the globe and the country, Connecticut's two electric distribution companies, Eversource and United Illuminating (UI), announced that they are doubling their rates effective January 1, 2023. This unwelcome news comes as both Eversource and UI collect record profits, passing the cost burden onto us.
Rep. Reyes Reappointed as Deputy Speaker
December 12, 2022Speaker of the House Matt Ritter has reappointed me has as Deputy Speaker ahead of the 2023 legislative session, which starts in early January.
When the Speaker of the House is absent from the chamber, a Deputy Speaker presides over the House of Representatives.
Special Session Vote Helps Struggling Families
December 1, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief.
A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamont extends the current suspension of the gasoline tax, provides additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continues premium pay for frontline workers.
Aid and Resources to Support Those Experiencing Homelessness
November 15, 2022A recent report detailed that throughout Connecticut there was an increase of 13% in overall homelessness from 2021 to 2022.
$46.6 Million to Support Small Business Growth in CT
October 31, 2022The state has announced a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut, specifically supporting small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support.This initiative will also support startup businesses, which is great news for our economy.
Waterbury Delegation Welcomes $10 Million for Freight Street Corridor Redevelopment
September 27, 2022The Waterbury delegation in the Connecticut General Assembly welcomed the Community Investment Fund 2030 board’s approval of $10 million toward the city's Freight Street Corridor Redevelopment Project.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Anniversary of Latin American Independence
September 16, 2022Every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, we observe Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate, recognize, and feature the countless achievements of the many Hispanic Americans who have positively impacted and enriched our communities.
On Thursday, I joined fellow members of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus and the community for a kick-off event on the South Lawn of the State Capitol for National Hispanic Heritage Month, which also coincides with the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua.