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More Early Voting Information

March 15, 2024

Early voting options are now available thanks to the work of the Connecticut General Assembly last session. This legislation was made possible by a state Constitutional amendment approved by a wide majority of Connecticut voters in 2022.

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Celebrating Women's History Month

March 8, 2024

March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history. It’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and learn more about their contributions.

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A Top Priority: Childhood Nutrition Programs

March 4, 2024

I am thrilled to share exciting news about my commitment to promoting the health and well-being of our community’s families and children. In response to the vital need for improved childhood nutrition, we are working on crafting comprehensive legislation that ensures mothers and children who are eligible for federal benefits are enrolled in these programs with ease and confidence.

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Black History Month

February 9, 2024

During Black History Month I am honoring my friend and colleague Q Williams. Q was the first Black person to be elected to represent Middletown's 100th house district in the Connecticut General Assembly.

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2024 Legislative Session

February 8, 2024

The 2024 legislative session opened on Wednesday at 10am and was followed by a joint session of the House and Senate where Governor Lamont gave his State of the State annual address. Governor Lamont presented a $26.1 billion budget that tackles $500 million reduction in bonded debt and prioritizes investments in child care and education while maintaining fiscal restrain in most other areas.

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New Laws Going into Effect January 1, 2024

December 29, 2023

As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.

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