Legislative & Local Updates - May 2nd
May 2, 2025The legislative session is heating up in Hartford. This week, the House of Representatives convened three times (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) to vote on legislation we've been crafting and debating for months. One of the bills I had the opportunity to bring out on the House Floor as the House Chair of the Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee was the Connecticut Hero Act, which passed with unanimous support. This legislation now moves to the Senate.
CT Hero Act Passes House of Representatives
April 30, 2025On Wednesday, the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, the Connecticut House of Representatives unanimously passed (146-0-5) what we call the “CT HERO Act.”
Video: Voting Yes on HB 7206 in the E &T Committee
April 30, 2025I voted YES on yesterday's Government Administration & Elections (GAE) referred bill - Substitute for Raised HB 7206 - & here's why.
Shortchanging the Office of Consumer Counsel (OCC) is penny wise & pound foolish. In just one year, OCC helped save Connecticut ratepayers over $350 million - on a budget of just $4.575 million. That's a 7,550% return on investment (ROI).
Watch my remarks from yesterday's Energy & Technology Committee vote.
The House is in Session
April 28, 2025Coming up at the Capitol! The House will be back in session this week. Stay tuned for key updates, votes, and what’s on the legislative agenda.
National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 25, 2025April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a statewide distracted Driving Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Keep Connecticut Roads Safe.
May 7 Deadline Approaching to Secure REAL ID
April 23, 2025Starting Wednesday, May 7, you will need a REAL ID, U.S. Passport, or U.S. Passport Card to board domestic flights or access certain federal facilities (such as military bases and other federal buildings).
4th Annual CGA Kickball Classic
April 17, 2025The 4th Annual CGA Kickball Classic is coming up in May. I hope you'll join us and help support Connecticut Foodshare!
Encouraging Homeownership
April 16, 2025Three new state housing programs are designed to help increase homeownership opportunities throughout Connecticut.
The state is investing $30 million into the new "CT Home Funds" program to provide qualifying residents and developers with grants and loans for home improvement, rehabilitation as well as new construction.
Homeownership is not only a life goal of working families, but it helps create stable and strong communities.