Advocacy for the 18th District with State Representative Jillian Gilchrest - Connecticut Sex Offender Registry
April 30, 2019Interview with Executive Director of the CT Sentencing Commission, Alex Tsarkov.
Appropriations Committee Takes Next Step in the Budget Process
April 30, 2019The legislature took the next key step in the budget making process on Tuesday. After weeks of budget hearings and working groups, the Appropriations Committee, of which I am member, released their proposal in response to Governor Lamont's budget, which was released on Feb. 20.
Capitol Update 04/26/2019
April 26, 2019A recap from coffee hours, working to prevent gun violence and injury, and more! Here are some updates from my week at the Capitol and in district.
One Step Closer to Early Voting in CT
April 25, 2019The House took action approving a resolution that would include a ballot question to amend the State Constitution to allow for an in-person early voting system. Once the resolution gets final legislative approval, the question will appear on the November 2020 ballot for voters to decide if Connecticut should implement it.
Addressing Gun Violence and Injury as a Public Health Issue
April 22, 2019Joined Majority Leader Matt Ritter this morning to host an Informational Hearing on gun violence & injury as a public health issue. Great conversation on the role healthcare providers can play in addressing this epidemic. The first of many conversations to come! We were lucky enough to moderate a panel discussion featuring influential speakers.
Capitol Update 04/19/2019
April 19, 2019Just a few highlights from my work at the Capitol...
Op-Ed: We must do better for gender-based violence victims
April 12, 2019I recently wrote an op-ed for the CT Mirror discussing the intense need for Connecticut to offer better support for victims of gender based crimes through the law.
Capitol Update 04/12/2019
April 12, 2019Just a few highlights from my work at the Capitol...