Matt Ritter

Hartford Day at the Capitol is always the highlight of the legislative session.

Facing a growing lack of affordable housing in our state, the House passed legislation this week aimed at increasing the number of affordable housing units and encouraging new construction.

The Connecticut Department of Labor recently launched a new e-Apprenticeship system that can be used by employers for managing, registering, and updating existing records of their apprentices.

Connecticut is continuing to work toward closing the "digital divide" throughout our state with another investment in expanding broadband internet access to underserved areas.

A comprehensive climate bill aimed at helping to protect our environment was recently passed by the House.

Beginning May 1, enhanced free cancer screenings will be available to firefighters who experience repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens as they put their lives on the line to save others' lives and property.

We broke ground on Batterson Park (closed since 2015) in Farmington and New Britain

Three new state housing programs are designed to help increase homeownership opportunities throughout Connecticut.