Travis Simms

Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.

The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.

The tourism industry in CT supports more than 82,000 jobs, $14.7 billion in business sales, and $1.7 billion in tax revenues.

The House of Representatives approved legislation for including African-American, Puerto Rican and Latino studies in the public high school curriculum.

Proud to join with my colleagues in the Progressive Democratic Caucus in support of our priority issues – I will continue to work on behalf of my constituents and Connecticut all residents on initiatives that help us make positive social progress.

Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill #5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.

As a two-time world champion boxer myself, I was truly honored to be able to introduce three members of the UConn Boxing Team - Gina Rosseti, Richard Brito and Corona Zhang and Coach Mike Campisano in the House Chamber.

I joined with colleagues Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, State Representatives Lucy Dathan, Chris Perone and Norwalk Federation of Teachers President Mary Yordon to highlight the full state funding for local Norwalk education in the Democratic state budget passed last week in the Appropriations Committee.