Keith Denning

The Connecticut General Assembly is attempting to pass new laws that would address our affordable housing shortage. Unfortunately, neither I nor the residents of the 42nd district can support any of the proposals on the table.

We are delivering on key legislative priorities this session by addressing specific concerns affecting our Intellectually, Developmentally Disabled (IDD) population, which has been lacking adequate funding and services for far too long.

We were back in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as we debated and voted on bills at the Capitol. We are tackling as many proposals as we can before our June 7 deadline, and there are many ideas on the table.

The House of Representative has been in session often over the past couple of weeks and that will continue until June 7th. When I’m not debating or voting on bills at the Capitol, I’m also using my platform to support nurses and those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Eversource customers are about to get a major break on their utility bill! The company has filed new and lower standard service rates for residential customers starting on July 1.

The House of Representatives passed HB 6918, which makes important clarifying and technical changes to the groundbreaking Clean Slate legislation signed into law in 2021.

Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) increases awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.

I defended Early Voting as I spoke in the House Chamber for the very first time. Giving residents more opportunities to cast a ballot expands our democracy to ensure that every vote matters in Connecticut.