Medicaid Funding, Medical Debt Relief and the TRUST Act
May 27, 2025The Governor made a Declaration of the Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances this week that led the House to work quickly and effectively to strengthen health coverage for nearly one million elderly, disabled, and low-income children. Also, more Medical Debt Relief is on the way for many and additions to the TRUST Act reinforce immigrant state priorities.
Key Education Bill Passes House and Manufacturing Day is a success at the Capitol
May 16, 2025A lot of bills passed the House this week including an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more. Manufacturing Day at the Capitol was a great success for both job interviewees and employers. Plus, we had a little bipartisan fun at the 4th Annual Kickball Tournament.
Bills for Firefighter Cancer Relief and Healthcare for Seniors
May 9, 2025Bills for Firefighter Cancer Relief, Healthcare for Seniors and protections for warehouse workers.
House bills passed and New e-Apprenticeship System
May 5, 2025A detailed look at the bills passed in the House this week including the Hero Act. Plus, a New e-Apprenticeship System Program in Connecticut.
Child Tax Credit and Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 28, 2025The Finance Committee Revenue Bill includes the state's first refundable Child Tax Credit. Also, it's Distracted Driving Awareness Month, were working on legislation aimed to honor those who lost their lives on our highways doing their jobs.
Tax Equity Caucus update and Newington Housing Affordability Forum
April 21, 2025Celebrating the UConn Women's basketball team on winning their 12th national title, Tax Equity Caucus Update, and Newington Housing Affordability Forum.
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.