Resources and Funding for the Upcoming School Year
August 9, 2023It’s that time again where we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations. I want to share news, funding, and events that will ease the transition for the upcoming school year.
Connecticut: A Leader on Paid Family & Medical Leave
August 1, 2023Connecticut is one of 13 states to pass paid family and medical leave legislation. We should be proud of this program, which is held up as a national model for other states to emulate.
Route 1 Improvement Plan in the Works
July 14, 2023Plans are in the works to upgrade Route 1 in Milford to boost safety for everyone, to update aging drainage systems, and to improve access in our community.
Expanded Assistance for New Homeowners
July 11, 2023An additional $20 million has been added to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's Time To Own Program, which will pave the road for more first-time homeowners!
New Laws Effective July 1st
June 28, 2023A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 15, 2023Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in our country. We must also take time to reflect on the horrors of slavery and how it impacts us to this day.
Improving Civics Engagement
June 5, 2023The House passed a bill establishing a task force to study and develop strategies to improve and promote civic engagement and instruction on civics, citizenship, media literacy, and American government.
House Passes Bill Updating Gun Violence Statutes
May 26, 2023The House of Representatives passed HB 6667, which is the most comprehensive update to Connecticut's gun violence statutes since the historic reforms we passed after the Sandy Hook tragedy.