House Approves CT Pension Agreement
February 1, 2017Rep. Gregg Haddad applauds the House vote to approve an agreement with state employee bargaining units on Connecticut’s long-term pension payment obligations.
Committee OKs Pension Plan Agreement
January 24, 2017Today I joined my Appropriations Committee colleagues to approve an agreement between the executive branch and state employee bargaining units on Connecticut’s long-term pension payment obligations.
Appointed House Chair of Higher Education Committee
January 9, 2017I'm honored to announce that I have been appointed chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee.
UConn Open-source Textbook Program a Success
September 7, 2016Yesterday Sen. Mae Flexer and I held a press conference at the UConn bookstore to announce the results of UConn's open-source textbook pilot program. The results of this program show that the use of open-source textbooks can be expanded, offering an affordable alternative that’s convenient for both students and faculty.
Insurance Mergers: Giving Consumers a Voice
May 31, 2016I recently joined with 16 of my colleagues in the legislature to write a letter to the State Insurance Commissioner asking for a thorough and open review of proposed health insurance company mergers. These mergers could have a significant impact on the health insurance of families across Connecticut as well as jobs in our insurance industry.
Students Head to National Invention Convention
May 19, 2016Today I gave a send-off from the State Capitol steps to 55 students traveling to the National Invention Convention and Entrepreneurship Expo (NICEE). The Connecticut inventors in grades four through twelve will travel from the State Capitol to Washington, D.C. to compete at the convention.
Affirmative Consent Passes Legislature
May 5, 2016I'm excited to announce that legislation I've championed to establish affirmative consent as the standard at all Connecticut colleges has passed both the House and Senate. HB 5376, An Act Concerning Affirmative Consent, now goes to the Governor's desk.
Student Rally for Affirmative Consent Bill
April 22, 2016This week I spoke at a student rally in support of a bill that would make affirmative consent the standard at all Connecticut colleges. This legislation would ensure that all Connecticut college students have the same level of protection.