New Laws Effective Today
July 1, 2022A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2022 legislative session take effect today!
Minimum Wage Increasing Tomorrow
June 30, 2022Back in 2019, Connecticut House Democrats made it a priority to pass legislation that focused on assisting working families by increasing the minimum wage over of several years until it reaches $15 in 2023.
Child Mental Health Legislation Signed into Law
June 3, 2022In February, at the beginning of the 2022 legislative session, I stood beside my legislative colleagues and committed to addressing our children's mental and behavioral health needs.
ParkConneCT Now Open for the Summer
June 2, 2022ParkConneCT, a transportation service that offers FREE buses to Connecticut beaches and state parks, is now open for the summer season. This expanded service will run through Labor Day.
Applications for Child Tax Payments Now Open!
June 1, 2022Applications for the Child Tax Payments are now open!
Addressing the Horrific Shooting
May 31, 2022It is unthinkable that our country and communities continue to mourn the loss of innocent lives - children, elderly, worshipers, shoppers at supermarkets and malls - to senseless mass shootings.
Applications Open June 1: Child Tax Payments
May 23, 2022Applications for the Child Tax Payments - that was included as part of a historic $600 million in tax cuts in our 2022 state budget - will open June 1, 2022.
Baby Formula Shortage & Available Resources
May 20, 2022The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is utilizing numerous options to assist families across the state access baby formula during the nationwide shortage.