Appointed Deputy Speaker
March 8, 2017I'm proud to announce that I have been appointed to a new leadership position in the House of Representatives.
U.S. Pain Foundation Endorses Legislation
February 7, 2017The U.S. Pain Foundation has endorsed legislation I introduced to prevent unfair reductions in prescription coverage.
Legislation to Regulate Sober Homes
January 30, 2017I have introduced legislation to create state regulations for sober homes.
Cook Appointed to Deputy Majority Leader
January 6, 2017Rep. Cook has been appointed Deputy Majority Leader for the 2017-2019 term by Democratic leaders, Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz (D-Hamden) and Majority Leader Matthew Ritter (D-Hartford.)
Change In Candystriper Transportation Schedule
November 4, 2016I want to make all residents aware that the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District is eliminating Route 4 – Torrington: East Main Street to East Side from the Candystriper schedule.
Courthouse Bonding Approved
September 30, 2016I am proud to announce that the state approved a grant-in-aid to the city of Torrington for storm drainage improvements in the area of the new Litchfield Judicial Courthouse.
2016 Children's Champion
September 6, 2016I want to thank the Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance for recognizing me as a 2016 Children’s Champion for the eighth consecutive year!
UPFFA Co-Legislator of the Year
August 30, 2016I am pleased to announced that I have been recognized as the 2016 Co-Legislator of the Year Award by the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut.