CT Receives Major Federal Water Infrastructure Funding
October 12, 2018I am very pleased to report that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the State of Connecticut was awarded a total of $30,770,000 in Clean Water and Drinking Water grants to finance community-based water infrastructure projects, such as upgrades to municipal sewage plants and public drinking water systems.
Pension Sustainability Commission
July 27, 2018I’m honored be appointed Chair of the CT Pension Sustainability Commission and am confident that this commission will prove valuable to the state and its citizens.
Connecticut Green & Healthy Homes Project
June 11, 2018As Chair of the Public Health Committee and member of the Energy and Technology Committee of the General Assembly, I am happy to support initiatives that advance the goals of Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes to improve health outcomes and energy efficiency through evidence-based housing interventions.
Bipartisan State Budget
May 14, 2018For the second time in just over six months, I have joined with my legislative colleagues in support of a bipartisan state budget. The agreement came at the end of our 2018 General Assembly session – and prior to the start of the fiscal year beginning July 1.
Energy Bill Passes House In Concurrence With The Senate
May 9, 2018Today, in the early morning hours, I found myself in the middle of the most wrenching situation I've had in my eight years in the Legislature. The end result was important: the landmark energy bill passed the House and will be sent to the Governor for signing. But the path to passage was tortuous, splitting the energy and environmental cause community and leaving the outcome very much in doubt.
House Approves Bill to Improve Food Allergy Policies
May 7, 2018I am so proud the House passed legislation that will protect children in mortal danger. Extreme food allergies are a growing threat, affecting millions of children and adults nationwide.
Ban On Bump Stocks Moves Forward
May 3, 2018I am proud of my support for sensible gun reform legislation, such as the ban on bump stocks which passed the House yesterday.
Supporting Renewable Energy
April 30, 2018I stood with workers from the solar power industry in support of fixes to Senate Bill 9 to assure continuing our successful net metering program which is the cornerstone of our expansion of renewable energy.