Green Energy Moves Forward
May 28, 2019The House of Representatives are in session and we passed HB 5002 which is a comprehensive energy bill the will extend virtual net metering for two more years breathing life into the solar power industry.
Minimum Wage Increase Signed into Law
May 28, 2019Hard-working families in Connecticut got a boost today with Gov. Lamont signing legislation to increase the state’s minimum wage. I believe anyone working a full-time job should earn enough to support themselves and their family. This legislation is a step in the right direction.
House Passes Historic Legislation
May 23, 2019House of Representatives approved legislation Wednesday for including African-American, Puerto Rican and Latino studies in the public high school curriculum.
Elimination of Single-use Styrofoam Containers Bill Passes
May 21, 2019HB 5384, An Act Requiring the Elimination of Single-use Styrofoam Containers receives bipartisan support and passes the House earlier today.
New London State Pier Prioritized
May 14, 2019The House passes HB 7156, An Act Concerning the Procurement of Energy Derived from Off Shore Wind Energy today.
House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
May 9, 2019Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.
Passed Reasonable and Responsible Gun Laws
May 7, 2019The House of Representatives passed HB 7218 and HB 7219 today.