Honoring Chrysalis at the State Capitol
March 8, 2017I had the great honor to join with colleagues in welcoming and recognizing Chrysalis Center in the House Chamber.
Meriden Town Hall Meeting
February 22, 2017My Meriden colleagues and I held a Meet & Greet Town Hall meeting at Meriden’s Public Library to hear from our constituents on what is important to them and consider their thoughts and ideas as we serve them in the General Assembly.
Women's March in Hartford
January 23, 2017I was inspired by the thousands of people who came out to the women’s march this weekend in Hartford! However, our work is just beginning. I will be sure to update you when public hearings on important legislation are held at the State Capitol.
Santiago Named Deputy Majority Leader
January 10, 2017Rep. Hilda Santiago, who began serving her third legislative term, has been promoted to Deputy Majority Leader for the 2017 Legislative Session.
Rep. Santiago Lauds Sikorsky Deal
September 28, 2016Meriden area lawmakers are pleased the General Assembly has approved a deal that Sikorsky Aircraft, which has made its home in Stratford since 1929, will remain here until at least 2032. “This mutually beneficial agreement between the state and a major company like Sikorsky will have a positive economic impact across the state, including Meriden’s suppliers,” Rep. Hilda Santiago (D-Meriden) said. “It is encouraging to see the state working together and finding solutions to create and keep jobs in Connecticut.”
NALEO Emergency Preparedness Conference
August 26, 2016Happy to participate with the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, the nation’s preeminent Latino leadership organization, colleagues and more than 50 other policymakers from across the country for a two-day institute in Boston, Massachusetts.
The 11th Annual Autism Day
April 6, 2016I am happy I joined my colleague, Rep. Cathy Abercrombie at the 11th Annual Autism Day at the State Capitol.
Safe Haven Awareness Day
April 4, 2016Today, I joined my colleagues for a press conference at MidState Medical Center to help raise awareness of Connecticut's Safe Haven law.