Pay Equity Bill Passes House
April 17, 2017My colleagues and I approved legislation that will strengthen Connecticut’s pay equity laws – taking another step toward closing the compensation gap between men and women in the workforce.
Angel Investors Expansion Bill Passes House
April 6, 2017Legislators in the House of Representatives voted Wednesday in favor of a bill that expands access to the angel investor tax credit program to businesses in any industry, will help more small businesses gain access to the capital they need to grow and create jobs.
Special Interest “Dark Money”
March 28, 2017The Legislature’s GAE Committee voted on a bill to shine a spotlight on dark money in political campaigns. Transparency is our guiding principle. The unending flow of dark money undermines the Connecticut's Citizens' Election Program. CEP was specifically designed to keep outside money out of our elections.
Designating K-9 Veterans Day
March 20, 2017I was honored to join with military vet tech Lisa Phillips, and her dog, retired Marine Sergeant Rambo testifying on behalf of SB-1002, designating March 13th as K-9 Veterans Day.
Tell Congress: Leave Our Retirement Alone!
February 22, 2017Congressional Republicans are seeking to pass a law blocking regulations put into effect by the federal Department of Labor that allowed for Connecticut’s historic program.
Priorities for 2017 Legislative Session
January 5, 2017Rep. Henry Genga was sworn in for a two-year term today when the General Assembly convened for its 2017 session. Rep. Genga outlined his priorities for 2017 in a message to voters.
New laws effective Jan. 1, 2017
December 30, 2016Much of the legislation the General Assembly passed in 2016 went into effect during the summer, but there were some laws that became effective Jan. 1, 2017. Here's a look at some of those laws.
Genga Hails Grant For Manufacturing Center
November 15, 2016Representative Henry Genga joined Senator Tim Larson and Representative Jason Rojas in welcoming a $3 million grant approved Tuesday by the State Bond Commission to assist Goodwin College with the start-up costs for its Advanced Manufacturing Project Center that furthers the integration goals of the Sheff vs. O’Neill decision.