Hilda E. Santiago

This week, the State Capitol welcomed dozens of Latino organizations from across the state to celebrate the 6th Annual Latino Advocacy Day. I am proud to see the mobilization of the Latino community as they continue raising awareness on issues they are passionate about. Indisputably, advocacy plays a key role in our government and it is encouraging to see how committed our communities are to have their voices heard.

I am pleased to have joined with my Meriden legislative delegation, our Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, our Mayor Kevin Scarpati, local officials, partners, advocates and community organizations to launch our local 2020 Census outreach efforts.

The budget presentation is one of the most anticipated events at the State Capitol and Governor Lamont unveiled his Biennial Budget Address during the General Assembly Joint Session.

Capitol Information and Tours, operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund, Inc., is now accepting applications for one paid summer intern tour guide position. 

Today, I joined our Black and Puerto Rican Caucus chair and colleague, Rep. Brandon McGee and vice-chair Rep. Geraldo Reyes along with some of our members at a press conference to roll out some of the 2019 legislative priorities.

We are working hard to make it easier to do business in Connecticut.

For over a month, many federal employees have been reporting to work and performing their duties - without pay. The government shutdown affects at least 1,500 Connecticut workers and they are struggling to pay their bills while they wait for their paychecks to resume. 
 

The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.