Priority Bill advancement, PURA confirmation and Universal Pre-K Roundtable
April 11, 2025The House Priority Bill on Affordable Childcare has passed out of committee and will move on to the floor. Also, the governor's roundtable on Universal Pre-K.
DPH Funding Cuts, CTFastrak 10th anniversary and Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 7, 2025Federal funding cuts are directly affecting Connecticut and many programs in the Department of Public Health are at risk. Also, celebrating 10 years of CTFastrak.
Equal Pay Day, DPH Cuts and Pizza & Policy Office Hour
March 28, 2025Equal Pay Day highlighted the persistent wage gap and fight for gender equality in the workplace. The CT Department of Public Health is dealing with federal funding cuts, more detail on those cuts. Also, I will be hosting a Pizza & Policy office hour to hear your questions and concerns.
Medicaid Rally at the Capitol and Transportation Committee bills
March 21, 2025The Medicaid Rally at the Capitol was part of a nationwide day of action by members of Congress to warn against the consequences of Medicaid funding cuts. Also, the Transportation Committee was busy voting bills out of committee.
Healthcare Workers Rally, Girl Scout Day at the Capitol and Newington State of the Town
March 17, 2025On the 5 year mark since the start of the COVID pandemic healthcare workers held a rally. Celebrating the Girl Scouts at the Capitol and Newington's State of the Town.
Read Across America Week, Affordable Childcare, and International Women's Day
March 10, 2025In addition to allocating funds for Special Education Funding we also took action on tax relief for disabled Veterans. Reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right, read more about the
Tax relief for Veterans, Special Education Funding and Reproductive Healthcare
March 3, 2025In addition to allocating funds for Special Education Funding we also took action on tax relief for disabled Veterans. Reproductive healthcare is a fundamental right, read more about the proposed bill I am leading to to expand coverage. Plus, read an op-ed Rep. Leeper and I wrote on supporting refugee resettlement organizations.
Random Acts of Kindness Week and Special Education Funding
February 21, 2025Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness week visiting local libraries. Special Education Funding is a legislative priority for House Democrats, big vote coming up.