New Laws Effective October 1
October 2, 2024A variety of new state laws that were passed by the Connecticut General Assembly during the 2024 legislative session went into effect on October 1.
Updates for the End of September
September 26, 2024People shouldn’t have to choose between family or work obligations and voting, which is why in the Connecticut legislature we are working to make it more convenient for people to exercise their fundamental right to vote.
Remembering Those we Lost and What We Do When Not in Session
September 12, 2024The work doesn’t stop when the legislative session ends. In July, I attended the Council of State Governments East Annual Conference. One of the topics discussed was what strategies states are pursuing to improve the health and well-being of their residents.
Updates for the End of August
August 29, 2024Several days ago, parts of Connecticut received three months of rain in a few hours. Two people died, and homes, farms, and businesses were devastated. In addition to severe storms, we’ve had record heat.
Addressing Our Electricity Spikes
August 14, 2024We are all reeling from the latest electricity bills. The increase is mostly driven by repeated heat waves this summer, but there was also a spike in the Public Benefits portion of the bill.
New Job Increases and Protecting our Economy
August 1, 2024I have great news to share: Connecticut added 3,300 new jobs in June while our unemployment rate dropped by 0.4% to 3.9%. In addition, WalletHub ranked Connecticut schools second best in the country, while Fortune included Stamford, CT as one of the 50 best places for families.
Legislative Updates for the Month of July
July 18, 2024Pedestrian and traffic safety has been a primary focus for the Connecticut legislature. In 2023 we passed important legislation to address wrong-way driving, expanding speed enforcement on rural roads, and allowing municipalities to use speed and red-light cameras, as well as implementing recommendations of the Vision Zero Council, a workgroup tasked with eliminating transportation-related fatalities. This year, we restarted the CT Department of Transportation’s (DOT) work-zone speed camera program and made it permanent.
Happy Fourth of July
July 4, 2024Today marks the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the creation of the United States of America. Today is also a celebration of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and unity. Let us remember and honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our liberty and commit to uphold the principles they fought for.