Patrick Biggins

Next month, new laws will go into effect. Some of them are from years ago, while others are the result of legislation we passed this year. Some of the changes that are coming include additional funding for schools, securing our elections, protecting libraries, and more.

The legislative session has come to an end. This was my first time in Hartford representing all of you. I am so proud to be speaking up for our community and to help pass legislation benefiting everyone across Connecticut.

We are in the final stretch of the legislative session. With just a week left, my colleagues and I are busy getting important bills across the finish line. This week, we made some great progress addressing the housing crisis in our state - passing a bill that will promote affordable housing development, increase the options for where apartments can be built, and support unhoused people across the state.

Introducing my first bill as a freshman is like playing quidditsch and I've never even flown on a broom.

As we settle into the final weeks of the 2025 legislative session, I wanted to let you know that improving the healthcare of our seniors, protecting warehouse workers, and protecting our kids on social media along with public health and our economy, are at the forefront of our legislative priorities.

I stand in full support of our machinists at Pratt & Whitney who continue to make Connecticut a leader in the aerospace field. East Hartford is steeped in pride and traditions around Pratt, and their workforce.

The House was back in session this week! My colleagues and I met three times, passing bills including the HERO Act and the Firearm Responsibility Act. These bills are proof that our state has its values in the right place—taking care of those who defend our country and making sure the people they fought to protect are safe.

Despite what the snow last weekend wants us to think, spring is upon us. So is the East Hartford and Manchester Interactive Discussion.