Gary Turco

The town of Newington and city of New Britain suffered an unimaginable tragedy last weekend when four people, including a Newington High School student, died in a three-vehicle vehicle crash on Willard Avenue.

The Trump Administration's unrelenting war on middle- and low-income Americans continues with the recent reversal of a decision on student loan repayments, a policy that went into effect five years ago during Trump's first administration. Now, the Department of Education has been charged with sending accounts in default to collections beginning in May.

I was back in the Capitol chambers on Wednesday for a session to vote on several appointments. My colleagues and I have plans for additional sessions this month, with things really ramping up in May.

There's a lot to talk about this week on the local, state and federal levels. Unfortunately, at the top of the list is more nonsensical, cruel and damaging cuts continuing to cascade from the federal government.

Legislation I introduced with the New Britain State Legislative Delegation, while working with the Greater New Britain League of Women Voters recently passed the Government Administration and Elections Committee.

Some great news out about bills that have been voted out of committee for the entire legislature's consideration. 

Committee work is wrapping up at the State Capitol.

I held another Facebook Live session this week to provide more updates at the state Capitol.