Capitol Update April 23, 2025

April 23, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

It’s been a busy few weeks at the State Capitol as we gear up for a full month of work in May and approach the final stretch of the legislative session, which concludes on June 4th.

From advancing a state budget that prioritizes those in need, to working toward a fair and equitable tax structure, championing support for individuals with autism, protecting reproductive health care, and empowering students striving to achieve the American dream—our agenda is both broad and deeply meaningful. These issues impact lives every day, and we remain committed to doing the hard work necessary to build a better, more inclusive future for all.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of participating in several public events and press conferences, where we reaffirm our dedication to the values and causes that matter most. I’m truly honored to lend my voice on behalf of my constituents and residents across our great state.

As always, feel free to reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns.
 

State Update
 

Appropriations Meeting on State Budget
 

Tax Equity
 
 

Autism Awareness Month and
Profound Autism Day
 
 

Planned Parenthood
 

CT Students for a Dream
 
 

Drug Take Back Day
Drug Take Back Location Finder
 

National Work Zone Awareness Week

This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week which honors the workers and professionals who help keep construction zones safe, including highway crews, public works, utility companies, contractors, and law enforcement.  Motorists in Connecticut are urged to take an active role in protecting roadway workers and drivers.  

Work zone crashes remain a major safety issue in Connecticut and nationwide. According to data from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository at UConn, between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2024, there were more than 2,000 crashes and six fatalities in Connecticut work zones. Nationally in 2022, the most recent year of verifiable data, there were 891 work zone fatalities.

In 2023, during Connecticut’s one-year pilot program for work zone speed safety cameras, nearly 25,000 motorists received written warnings for exceeding speed limits by 15 miles per hour or more in designated work zones. A permanent work zone camera program is expected to launch again in this year.

Click here for up-to-date information, safety tips, and news regarding work zone safety.