Mental Health Parity Signed Into Law
July 15, 2019The law requires that insurance companies treat mental health and substance use disorders the same as other medical treatments.
New Laws Took Effect This Month
July 1, 2019A number of new laws took effect this month that address various issues.
New Liquor Laws for Connecticut
June 6, 2019I supported legislation which passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate regarding Connecticut’s rapidly growing craft beer, wine and cider industries. In just a few years short years these industries have grown from a few hundred jobs to several thousand and generate millions for the state economy.
The Connecticut LGBTQ community deserves our support and protection!
May 21, 2019New Legislation has Passed the House
Commerce Committee Progress
March 28, 2019Last week, the Commerce Committee took essential steps towards supporting economic growth and job creation in Connecticut.
Obama Foundation in Hartford
March 13, 2019Young people in the greater Hartford area can get involved and make a difference in their communities. The Obama Foundation is now accepting applications for its Community Leadership Corps program – which is designed to build for the future by engaging young people in community service and leadership.
February is Black History Month
February 14, 2019President Gerald Ford made it official in 1976, but its roots can be traced to 1926 when Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson declared the second week in February to recognize the contributions of African Americans.