Taking Aim at "Street Takeovers"
April 24, 2024Public safety is one of government's most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers."
A recent phenomenon that coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, the brazen public safety threat known as "street takeovers" have become a growing national issue, including a number of dangerous incidents in Connecticut towns.
VIDEO: Remarks at the Sound Off for Climate Action Event
April 5, 2024On Wednesday, I stood with legislative colleagues, including members of the Climate Caucus, as well as environmental advocates, including members of the CT Coalition for Climate Action, for "Sound Off for Climate Action," to support several environmental bills, including HB 5004 (taking action on climate change), HB 5485 (reducing vehicle emissions), and HB 5232 (increasing solar deployment). In my remarks, I issued a sincere apology to the young people of our state, on behalf of my generation. And when we hear misinformation, we need to correct the record.
VIDEO: Podcast Discussion on HB 5004
April 2, 2024I recently took part in a discussion on the CT Dems' podcast, "Connecticrats." We discussed HB 5004, also known as the 2024 Connecticut Climate Protection Act.
Early Voting Available Starting March 26
March 25, 2024For the first time, residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law with Connecticut's April 2 presidential preference primaries.
If Not Now, When?
March 20, 2024Today the Legislature’s Environment Committee voted along party lines to advance HB 5004 - an ambitious omnibus bill to address climate change — to the full House for a vote.
Let's Celebrate Women's History Month
March 7, 2024March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history and learn more about their contributions.
A Day in the Life
March 1, 2024Life at the Capitol is full of unexpected twists, predictable tedium, long nights, and each new morning, the joy that comes with knowing we can make meaningful change.
Time to Make Your Voice Heard
February 23, 2024I'm sharing information about upcoming public hearings, how you can submit testimony or testify in-person or virtually, and more.