Christopher Rosario

Schools across Connecticut are welcoming students back to the classroom this week and parents, children and motorists should be extra careful on the road.

Connecticut has just launched a new Text-to-911 capability as part of the state’s new Next Generation 9-1-1 Emergency Telecommunications System.

Connecticut’s annual sales tax holiday is right around the corner!

Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit statewide program that offers emergency energy assistance to low income families and elderly residents.

With the heat wave that has hit the state and more hot days ahead, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.

I am pleased to see SB 455, An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention passed the House of Representatives unanimously and now goes to the Governor for signing.

A bill, championed by the Bridgeport legislative delegation, that would permit and implement an open and competitive Request for Proposal process for private or tribal entities to bid for a qualification to develop, manage and operate a casino gaming facility in Connecticut passed the state House of Representatives.

Leaders of the state legislature’s Black and Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC),  Chair State Rep. Christopher Rosario (D-Bridgeport), and vice chair, State Rep. Brandon McGee (D-Hartford/Windsor) issued the following statement after Senate approval Wednesday, of  SB 455, An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment  and Retention, which will  make a number of changes in the teacher certification laws to make it easier, in certain areas, for teachers to obtain certification or cross endorsement.