Title Protection for Social Workers Passes House
May 20, 2019HB 7198 passes the House of Representatives.
House Passes Mental Health Bill
May 20, 2019The House of Representatives unanimously votes to approve legislation mandating insurance coverage for mental health and treatment of substance abuse.
House Passes Offshore Wind Bill
May 14, 2019The House of Representatives gave its approval today, to a renewable energy measure expected to position the state as a leader in green technology. The legislation, HB 7156, An Act Concerning The Procurement Of Energy Derived From Offshore Wind, would authorize the procurement of energy derived from offshore wind and ultimately transform the state’s net zero carbon energy portfolio into a new maritime industry.
House Passes Minimum Wage Increase
May 9, 2019Minimum wage workers are moving closer to a living wage. The House approved House Bill 5004 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over the next few years to $15 in 2023.
Ethan’s Law Approved by House
May 7, 2019Connecticut is a leader when it comes to sensible gun safety laws.
Help for Stop&Shop Employees during Strike
April 15, 2019Stop&Shop Employees can file for an unemployment claim during strike.
Supporting Our Neighborhood Pharmacies
April 5, 2019I am determined to champion the daunting challenge of neighborhood pharmacies like Weston’s that are slammed with Pharmacy Benefits Manager restrictions, ‘claw backs’ costs, DIR fees and delays in reimbursement that are unsustainable for our pharmacies that are trying to compete.
Senate and House Democrats Announce 2019 Legislative Priorities
February 4, 2019Democrats in the Connecticut General Assembly announced joint priorities for the 2019 legislative session. The legislative priorities include establishing a paid family and medical leave program, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training and the state’s workforce pipeline, supporting small businesses, making prescription drugs more affordable, creating a Green New Deal for Connecticut and increasing access to the ballot box.