Increasing Medicaid Reimbursement Rates
January 31, 2025We understand what's going on nationally, but we can't stop doing our jobs for the people of Connecticut and that starts with putting forward good public policy. House and Senate Democratic leaders announced on Tuesday a legislative proposal to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for providers, which is long overdue. A recent state Medicaid Rate Study found that Connecticut lags well behind peer states when paying providers under Connecticut’s Medicaid program. Many areas of care are currently reimbursed at the same levels they were in 2007.
January 23 is Maternal Health Awareness Day
January 24, 2025Like many of you, I am outraged and disappointed by the executive orders signed over the past few days. Several of the orders will have an enormous impact on Black and Brown communities. Please see my comments below. I promise to continue to fight on the behalf of our community at the Capitol.
MLK Day Event in Norwalk
January 16, 2025Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the third Monday of January, we take a moment to celebrate the legacy of a consequential figure in American history. Dr. King worked alongside other civil rights leaders, and they were able to successfully push the federal government to pass legislation that addressed the horrible sins of our past.
Opening Day of the 2025 Legislative Session
January 10, 2025On Wednesday, I was sworn in at the State Capitol on the first day of the 2025 legislative session in Hartford. I am honored to serve the people of Norwalk once again, and look forward to working with my colleagues over the next 5 months to craft meaningful legislation that will benefit everyone.
New Laws in Effect
January 3, 2025A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session went into effect on Wednesday, January 1.
Thousands of CT Residents Set for Medical Debt Relief
December 20, 2024More than 22,000 residents of Connecticut can expect some or all their medical debt to be eliminated, thanks to a major state initiative in partnership with the national nonprofit organization Undue Medical Debt.
Student Loan Reimbursement Program Rolls Out in January
December 13, 2024Starting January 1, Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt. The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strengthening Pension Funds and Addressing Legacy Debt
December 6, 2024Thanks to sound fiscal policies, Connecticut has made significant progress in strengthening its pension funds for retired state workers and addressing legacy debt.