New Laws Effective July 1
July 3, 2025Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session went into effect earlier this week, on Tuesday, July 1. Please see below to read about some of them!
Mobile home bill update: where we landed, and what’s next
June 12, 2025This session, we made real progress for mobile home residents, but the work isn’t done yet.
Earlier this year, I introduced a bill with Senator Julie Kushner (HB 5111) after hearing directly from families at Shady Acres Mobile Home Park in Danbury. They told me about rising lot rents, surprise fees, and a lack of transparency from park owners.
Bethel to Receive Over $1 Million More in State Aid
June 6, 2025I’m proud to share that Bethel is set to receive more than $1.1 million in additional state aid under the newly passed FY 2026–2027 budget marking a long-overdue correction to how our town has been funded.
“Not a Fix-All, But a Start”: Energy Affordability Bill
June 3, 2025Today, I voted in favor of Senate Bill 4, a bipartisan energy affordability bill aimed at addressing the long-standing frustration over Connecticut’s high electric rates.
$150,000 Coming to Bethel for Youth Programs
June 3, 2025I’m proud to share that I secured $150,000 in the newly passed state budget to support two Bethel-based youth organizations doing critical work in our community.
Pride Month Starts With Action, Not Just Words
June 2, 2025As Co-Chair of the Legislature’s LGBTQ+ Caucus, I was proud to stand with state leaders today to mark the beginning of Pride Month and to make it clear that Connecticut isn’t backing down when it comes to protecting LGBTQ+ rights.
Transforming Special Education in Connecticut
May 30, 2025For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.
Cracking Down on Illegal Street Takeovers
May 29, 2025I wanted to share an update on an issue that’s affected our community, illegal street takeovers and reckless ATV and dirt bike use. We’ve seen firsthand how these incidents threaten public safety in both Bethel and Danbury.