Leading the conversation on Connecticut’s housing reform
November 3, 2025Connecticut Inside Investigator recently published a feature on the future of the state’s 8-30g housing law, and I was proud to be included among the voices calling for balance, transparency, and local input.
Governor Announces $3 Million to Help CT Foodshare Support SNAP Recipients
October 31, 2025As the federal government shutdown reaches the one-month mark, there are real concerns about programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps keep children and families, the elderly, and many veterans fed.
The situation before us is very fluid, so I'm sharing with you what we know at this time.
Our fight in Bethel is part of a bigger problem
October 27, 2025Last week, CT Insider published my op-ed on why Connecticut’s affordable housing law, 8-30g, urgently needs reform.
In Bethel, we recently faced a proposal from an out-of-state developer that would have forced a 75-unit building onto a narrow residential street where our fire and police raised serious safety concerns. And we’re not alone. From Cheshire to West Hartford to Simsbury, towns across Connecticut are seeing oversized projects that strain infrastructure, silence local voices, and cut corners on safety.
New Laws Effective Today: Property Tax Relief, Safer Roads & More
October 1, 2025As of today, October 1, 2025, several new laws passed during this year’s legislative session officially take effect. I want to highlight key changes that affect your taxes, safety on our roads, protections for children, and Connecticut’s energy future.
Bringing $2 Million Back Home for Children’s Hospice Care
September 29, 2025Today, I joined State Senator Julie Kushner and Regional Hospice to announce the $2 million in state funding we secured this past session to expand pediatric hospice services right here in the 2nd District.
What I Heard at Office Hours
September 24, 2025Thank you to everyone who came out to my office hours last Friday, and a big thank you to Molten Java for hosting us. These conversations are invaluable in shaping the work I do on your behalf.
What today’s PURA news means for ratepayers
September 19, 2025You may have seen today’s news that Marissa Gillett, chair of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), has announced her resignation.
Your chance to talk one-on-one with me
September 9, 2025With the 2025 legislative session behind us and conversations already underway about a possible special session in October, I want to stay connected and hear directly from you.