Making College Affordable To Everyone
March 2, 2018I believe every student in Connecticut should have the opportunity to get a college education without worrying how to afford it.
State Invests in Howland Hughes
February 16, 2018The State Bond Commission today approved $500,000 to help redevelop the downtown Howland Hughes building.
Democratic Values Agenda
February 6, 2018House and Senate Dems unveiled our Democratic Values Agenda for the 2018 legislative session.
Celebrating Black History Month
February 2, 2018February is Black History Month. Since 1976, Black History Month recognizes the role of African Americans in U.S. history and celebrates their many achievements and contributions.
Voter Registration Drive
January 31, 2018I was proud to join Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill and many of my colleagues to announce a voter registration drive to focus on registering Puerto Rican families who have resettled in Connecticut in the wake of the devastation created by Hurricane Maria.
Electronic Tolls Needed for State’s Crumbling Roads and Bridges
January 29, 2018The Special Transportation Fund is drying up fast. We are looking at a scenario where we will run out of money for our transportation infrastructure. Electronic tolls are the answer.
MLK Day 2018
January 15, 2018Since the days of the Civil Rights Movement from the mid-1950s through the late 1960s, we have come a long way, but there is still much work to be done to eradicate injustice and make the American dream a reality for all.
Dollars for South End
November 22, 2017A large state investment is coming to the South End. Next week, the Bond Commission will sign off on $1.2 million to remediate and redevelop polluted industrial sites.