Travis Simms

The 2020 legislation session will get underway on Wednesday, February 5^th and we will be working on many issues that affect Norwalk and the state.

Thank you to those who were able to join us for another insightful Town Hall in Norwalk. We had a productive meeting covering different issues of concern.

A fellow state representative received a voice mail message I wanted to share and warn you IS A SCAM! My colleague called the number for verification and was surprised at how smooth and professional they seemed on the phone. He was almost ready to offer his credit card information when he suspected it did not make sense.

The non-partisan Office of Legislative Research recently published the 2020 Major Issues report, which summarizes key issues the legislature could take up during the upcoming session.

Just recently, the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it increased its hourly rate for census takers in Connecticut from $21.00 to $23.00 an hour! They are hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff.

This January 1st not only marked the beginnings of a new year, it also meant the enactment of dozens of new laws and reforms for Connecticut residents.

The agreement provides immediate financial stability and more certainty in budgeting for our state’s future needs. It also represents a new chapter in the relationship between Connecticut and its hospitals, which serve a critical role in communities throughout the state.

This is great news for St. Paul’s that will allow the continuation of an approach to housing that keeps it affordable for those that cannot move into more costly options. I applaud this funding and know it will go a long way to improving lives in the South Norwalk neighborhood.