Veterans' Property Tax Exemption
February 25, 2025The House voted in support of veterans by passing legislation that provides tax relief for those who are 100% permanently and totally disabled due to their military service.
$40M for Special Education Funding
February 25, 2025This week, the House voted on a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.
These critical resources will help ensure students receive the specialized support they need to thrive.
Enhanced Survivor Benefits
January 31, 2025We held an important vote in session this week. The House voted to enhance survivor benefits for families of state employees killed in the line of duty.
Are you Session ready?
January 7, 2025My colleagues and I will tackle numerous important issues over the next five months. The online resources available for Connecticut residents make it easier than ever to follow along, get involved and stay informed with the legislative process in Hartford.
New Laws Effective January 1
January 1, 2025A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect Wednesday, January 1.
Thousands of CT Residents Set Medical Debt Relief
December 20, 2024More than 22,000 residents of Connecticut can expect some or all their medical debt to be eliminated, thanks to a major state initiative in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt.
Sandy Hook Anniversary
December 14, 2024A date that never gets easier. So many lives were affected on this day in 2012, and many continue to struggle with the trauma that followed.
My thoughts are with the victims' families, the survivors of that horrible day, the responding law enforcement and the entire Newtown and Connecticut community. Though time has passed, you will never be forgotten.
Student Loan Reimbursement Program
December 13, 2024Starting January 1, Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt. The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.