Addressing Our Electricity Spikes
August 14, 2024We are all reeling from the latest electricity bills. The increase is mostly driven by repeated heat waves this summer, but there was also a spike in the Public Benefits portion of the bill.
New Job Increases and Protecting our Economy
August 1, 2024I have great news to share: Connecticut added 3,300 new jobs in June while our unemployment rate dropped by 0.4% to 3.9%. In addition, WalletHub ranked Connecticut schools second best in the country, while Fortune included Stamford, CT as one of the 50 best places for families.
Legislative Updates for the Month of July
July 18, 2024Pedestrian and traffic safety has been a primary focus for the Connecticut legislature. In 2023 we passed important legislation to address wrong-way driving, expanding speed enforcement on rural roads, and allowing municipalities to use speed and red-light cameras, as well as implementing recommendations of the Vision Zero Council, a workgroup tasked with eliminating transportation-related fatalities. This year, we restarted the CT Department of Transportation’s (DOT) work-zone speed camera program and made it permanent.
Happy Fourth of July
July 4, 2024Today marks the 248th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the creation of the United States of America. Today is also a celebration of our shared values of freedom, democracy, and unity. Let us remember and honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our liberty and commit to uphold the principles they fought for.
More Updates for the Month of June
June 20, 2024There are more updates from a busy June, and we celebrated an important Juneteenth holiday.
Legislative Updates for the Month of June
June 6, 2024It's the month of June, meaning we have Pride Month to Celebrate, new legislation to go over, and even more.
Appreciating our Veterans for Memorial Day
May 23, 2024As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I would like to highlight some great bills we recently passed honoring our veterans’ sacrifice and service to our country, and recognizing the need to support them when they return home.
The 2024 Session Has Ended
May 9, 2024It’s a wrap! After a packed week, yesterday was the end of session. I'm proud to say we passed a bipartisan spending stabilization plan that ensures our two-year state budget's historic tax cuts are protected, respected our fiscal guardrails, and used federal ARPA money for vital needs.