Honoring Webster Hill Elementary, Prosecuting Hate Crimes, School Bus Stop Safety, and Access Health CT Special Enrollment Ending
June 12, 2026The state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated for the first time this year. We celebrated Webster Hill Elementary which has been honored as a Blue Ribbon School. New laws have been signed to strengthen Connecticut's ability to prosecute hate crimes and improve safety at school bus stops. In addition, the deadline for Access Health CT's Special Enrollment Period is approaching.
Additional Investment into the Early Childhood Education Endowment, Increased Aid for SNAP Benefit Cuts, and Medical Debt Erased for Many
June 8, 2026Recent actions taken at the Capitol include great news for Newington HS as their School-Based Health Center received additional funding, an additional investment into the Early Childhood Education Endowment, increased aid for SNAP benefit cuts, and Medical Debt Erased for many.
Webster Hill Blue Ribbon Honor, $2 Million for Newington Center, New State-Based Graduate Loan Program, and May is Mental Health Awareness Month
June 1, 2026Congratulations to Webster Hill School for their Blue Ribbon Honor. Newington was awarded $2 million in funding for the redevelopment of Newington Town Center. The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority has launched a new state-based Graduate Loan Program. Plus, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, here are links to resources available for anyone who may be struggling or supporting a loved one who is struggling.
Absentee Voting for All and CSCU Statement
May 26, 2026Absentee Voting for All is now law in Connecticut and CSCU statement regarding leadership and misconduct.
Workers' Rights Bill Signed and Children's Champion Award
May 15, 2026I was proud to accept the Children's Champion Award. Plus, the workers' rights bill has been signed into law.
End of Session Wrap-Up
May 11, 2026End of Session Wrap-Up, highlights of the budget and key bills that passed.
Entering the Final Stretch of the Legislative Session
May 1, 2026We advanced bills that support our elderly community and put the safety of our children first.
Session wrap-up, Lower Electric Bills, and highlighting the AAPI Community
April 27, 2026It’s been a busy week of session. We passed several bills, including one expanding access to absentee voting for all. There’s also some encouraging news on energy costs as lower electric bills may be on the horizon over the next few months.