H.B. 7175 voted out of the Insurance and Real Estate Committee 

I am determined to champion the daunting challenge of neighborhood pharmacies like Weston’s that are slammed with Pharmacy Benefits Manager restrictions, ‘claw backs’ costs, DIR fees and delays in reimbursement that are unsustainable for our pharmacies that are trying to compete. 

To protect Connecticut pet owners and the animals they make a part of their families, I sponsored HB 5386 that aims to prohibit the sale or transfer of dogs, cats, and rabbits at Connecticut pet shops that are not from animal welfare organizations, and outlaws the sale of animals produced under "puppy mill" conditions.

People with disabilities are a particularly vulnerable segment of the population – in this Turco Talk Time video I am joined by Executive Director Kathy Flaherty of the CT Legal Rights Project to talk about the work being done to make sure people with disabilities are properly represented in our policy decisions.

The State Bond Commission approves funding for Danbury and Newtown.

I had a great time recording my first “Turco Talk Time” video in Newington with breast cancer prevention advocate and Newington resident, Jan Kritzman. Jan is a very knowledgeable and committed advocate on the issue of health insurance coverage for ultrasounds for women with dense breast tissue.

Myself, State Representative Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethel, Danbury, Newtown, Redding), and members of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus to highlight the importance of HIV Prevention, with the help of the cast of Rent. 

Today the Public Safety and Security Committee discussed House Bill No. 7332, “An Act Concerning Public Safety and the Welfare of Repeat Juvenile Offenders and their Victims.” The bill aims to require juveniles charged with theft of a motor vehicle to have their cases transferred to criminal court when they have a history of prior felony adjudications or convictions.