Robert Sanchez

Attention college students! If you are looking for hands-on experience in state government, applications for the 2019 Legislative Internship Program are now being accepted.

Schools across Connecticut are welcoming students back to the classroom this week and parents, children and motorists should be extra careful on the road.

Connecticut’s annual sales tax holiday is right around the corner!

Operation Fuel is a private, nonprofit statewide program that offers emergency energy assistance to low income families and elderly residents.

With the heat wave that has hit the state and more hot days ahead, I wanted to take a moment to encourage you to take proper safety measures during this humid and hot period and throughout the summer season.

I am pleased to see SB 455, An Act Concerning Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention passed the House of Representatives unanimously and now goes to the Governor for signing. This is a bill I have championed, along with my Black & Puerto Rican Caucus colleagues and I am excited to finally see this happen.

It was a great honor to join living Borinqueneers, local and state officials, dignitaries and special out of town guests, family and friends for the dedication ceremony of the Borinqueneers Monument at Memorial Park in New Britain this past Saturday.

I was proud to join with my colleagues in welcoming professionals, families and friends from the Opportunities Industrialization Center of NB (OIC) to the State Capitol for their annual advocacy day. This center provides individuals, children and youth with necessary skills to help them achieve their educational and career goals. Their work is commendable and I salute all of them for their invaluable commitment to the communities they serve. It is always a pleasure to meet and greet hard working, committed people to the State Capitol and support their advocacy.