Blue Ribbon Commission on Tourism
May 24, 2019The tourism industry in CT supports more than 82,000 jobs, $14.7 billion in business sales, and $1.7 billion in tax revenues.
E-Cigarettes and Vaping Bill Passed
May 20, 2019House passes HB 7200, which would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic nicotine delivery systems, and vapor products to persons under twenty-one.
Green Energy Through Offshore Wind
May 15, 2019The House approved legislation authorizing the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind turbines.
Gun Safety Legislation Moves Forward
May 13, 2019Connecticut is a leader when it comes to sensible gun safety laws. We continued our leadership on the issue by passing Ethan’s Law, legislation regulating ghost guns and legislation increasing safe storage in motor vehicles.
Turco Talk Time - Access To Birth Certificates
May 10, 2019In this installment of Turco Talk Time, I join with Newington resident Kathy Flaherty to discuss birth certificates and access by adult adoptees.
House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
May 9, 2019Minimum 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.
Turco Talk Time - Aging In Place
May 8, 2019Alzheimer’s is a condition that affects many families in Newington and across the state. In this installment of Turco Talk Time I join Newington resident and Registered Nurse Kaitlin Cuas. She discusses her work to get the services to patients in need, activities and techniques that help stave off Alzheimer’s and resources available for patients and families in Newington and the state.
Turco Talk Time - Student Loan Debt
May 6, 2019In this installment of Turco Talk Time, I join with UConn Political Science Major and Newington resident Jessica Weaver to discuss student loan debt and my House Bill #6472 to provide a tax credit for graduates.