Andre Baker Jr

And that's a wrap! The Connecticut General Assembly finished our 2024 legislative session at midnight on Wednesday, capping a busy three months of fighting for the people of Connecticut!

It has been a busy week at the Capitol, with many bills passed in the House of Representatives. Please read on for some more information on the work we've done.

Each year, as part of their Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards, Aquarion Water Company honors volunteers who work to protect and improve the environment in our state.

If you know of a business, non-profit, adult, or student that worked on "projects that have improved and protected Connecticut's air, water, soils, or plant and wildlife inhabitants," I highly encourage you to nominate them for this award!

Next Tuesday, April 30 at 6pm, I hope you'll join me for a virtual legislative town hall. I will be giving updates on our current legislative session, talk about my priorities for our district, and most importantly, hear about the issues that matter most to you. To register, click this link and enter the passcode 628005. I hope to see you there!

Unfortunately, due to our legislative session, I have to postpone my virtual town hall. I will stay in touch on the new date when it is available. Thank you to all who signed up!

On Saturday, May 4 at 10am, I would love for you to join me for a Caregiver Roadshow done in partnership with the AARP at the Newfield Library (775 Central Ave. Bridgeport, CT).

We will have an important conversation about our vital caregivers, who provide some of the most critical services to our loved ones. We will discuss work being done by the legislature to help you, available resources and how to access these services, and the issues that matter most to you.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, street takeovers have become a national issue, including here in Connecticut. This cannot become the new normal. These takeovers by the illegal use of all-terrain and other types of vehicles, pose a significant threat to public safety, endangering participants, innocent bystanders, and law enforcement officials.

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives took bipartisan and unanimous action to help cities and towns regain control of their streets as we voted 148-0 to pass HB 5413 to control takeovers, which have proven to be a concern for many of our residents.

House Democrats have made it a top priority during this legislative session to address the issue of childcare affordability. HB 5002 focuses on making childcare more accessible and affordable for families through long-term strategic investments. This is a significant measure that could positively impact many families in our community.