UCONN Allied Health Four Year Program Coming to Downtown Waterbury
June 20, 2019The University of Connecticut announced that the Downtown Waterbury branch will now be a Center for Excellence in Allies Health Sciences.
Breaking Down the Budget
June 4, 2019The House of Representatives and Senate passed a budget this week which is responsible, stable, and funds the Rainy Day Fund at historic levels. The budget makes significant investments in education, job growth, and economic development while holding the line on spending. The growth rate for fixed costs in the General Fund is 1.3% and for non-fixed costs is simply 0.03%.
PTSD Bill Passes
May 31, 2019The House of Representatives unanimously passed an important bill that has been six years in the making.
Advocating for Veterans and their Families
May 23, 2019Co-sponsored legislation HB 7244, An Act Concerning the Property Tax Exemption for Service Members and Veterans having Disability Rating, was passed by the House of Representatives.
House Passes Bill to Tackle Opioid Epidemic
May 15, 2019The House of Representatives passed HB 5524, An Act Increasing the Penalties for the Sale of Fentanyl. The bill amends the definition of narcotic substances to classify fentanyl and fentanyl derivatives as a narcotic, thus, increasing the penalty for possession and related crimes.
House Passes Offshore Wind Bill
May 14, 2019The House of Representatives gave its approval today, to a renewable energy measure expected to position the state as a leader in green technology. The legislation, HB 7156, An Act Concerning The Procurement Of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, would authorize the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind and ultimately transform the state’s net zero carbon energy portfolio into a new maritime industry.
Co-Sponsored Bill Passes the House
April 17, 2019The Connecticut House of Representatives was in session today and I want to highlight an important bill that I am happy to share the House passed.