Several new laws in Connecticut went into effect. These laws are a result of the hard work of my colleagues and I during the 2021 session as we pushed for change that would benefit all Connecticut residents.

Several new laws in Connecticut went into effect. These laws are a result of the hard work of my colleagues and I during the 2021 session as we pushed for change that would benefit all Connecticut residents.

I've long fought to lessen the tax burden on working families, especially ALICE families (it means Assets Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, created by the United Way).

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is announcing that bridge maintenance will be performed on various bridges on I-91 northbound and southbound in New Haven and North Haven.

I applauded Governor Ned Lamont when he signed a piece of legislation two years ago that focused squarely on assisting working families and improving their quality of life by increasing the minimum wage over a series of several years until it reaches $15 in 2023.

Possession of cannabis – marijuana - by adults age 21 and older became legal in Connecticut July 1, 2021. Criminal laws prohibiting possession have been repealed. Adults (21 and older) can have up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis on their person, and up to 5 ounces stored in their homes or locked in their car or truck.

Here is a look at the Office of Legislative Research (OLR) 2021 Major Public Acts Report.