Motorcycle Helmet Safety Bill Passes House
May 15, 2019The House of Representatives voted favorably Tuesday evening to approve legislation requiring motorcycle riders under 21 years of age to wear a helmet, taking one more step to promote motorcycle safety among young operators.
House Passes Bill Expanding Firefighters Cancer Relief Program
May 9, 2019Wednesday night, lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted favorably on legislation to expand the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program to reimburse eligible firefighters for insurance deductibles and laboratory and diagnostic testing fees.
State Representative Cook Receives American Association of Nurse Practitioners® Connecticut State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence
April 26, 2019Rep. Cook was honored as the recipient of the 2019 American Association of Nurse Practitioners State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence during the Connecticut Advanced Practical Registered Nurse Society’s conference reception Thursday night.
Early Voting Moves Forward
April 25, 2019Our electoral rights are the foundation of our democracy, but as personal schedules become more and more rigid, voters are less able to make it to the polls. Or when they do, they get discouraged by the long lines on Election Day.
National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 9, 2019This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week and I wanted to remind everyone to "Obey the Orange." Department of Transportation studies found that the top reason why cars crashed in work zones is because vehicles follow too closely.
Tackling Prescription Drug Costs
April 1, 2019Connecticut residents have expressed their frustration at the effects of rising prescription drug costs, so we heard your concerns and proposed HB 7174.
Human Services Committee Moves Forward on Nursing Home Staffing Bill
March 27, 2019Late Tuesday morning, the legislature’s Human Services Committee unanimously voted to move legislation increasing minimum staffing levels in Connecticut nursing homes from 1.9 hours per patient to 2.3 hours per patient for a vote in the General Assembly.
A Paid Family Medical Leave Program in Connecticut
February 19, 2019Last week, the state took its first step in potentially introducing a Paid Family Medical Leave program. House Bill 5003, An Act Implementing a Paid Family Medical Leave Program, came before the Labor and Public Employee Committee for a Public Hearing.