New Laws in Effect
July 7, 2021
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Porter Re-appointed Labor Chair
November 18, 2020House Leaders Name Porter as Labor Chair
CT Legislators Take a 'Stand for Dignity' with Essential Workers at the Capitol, Call for Increased protections
June 4, 2020Essential workers that deliver a variety of services in Connecticut, from childcare to in home care, shared their experiences during COVID-19 and made calls for increased PPE distribution and access for all essential workers; Paid sick leave for all essential workers; the passage of a Presumptive Worker’s Compensation law; No cost COVID-19 testing and treatment for all essential workers; and hazard pay.
Read my op-ed "Frontline Workers Deserve More Than Praise"
May 7, 2020In the piece I call for more accessible PPE, the creation of a relief fund for undocumented residents, a workers' compensation presumption, and hazard and sick pay.
Read my op-ed "Frontline Workers Deserve More Than Praise"
May 7, 2020In the piece I call for more accessible PPE, the creation of a relief fund for undocumented residents, a workers' compensation presumption, and hazard and sick pay.
A Message to Small and Minority Owned Businesses
April 24, 2020A Message to Small and Minority Owned Businesses:
Small and Minority Owned Business should be looking to online options as supplemental monies are disbursed from the $484 billion package. Here is the breakdown of what the state has as it relates to those options.
Approved Fintech PPP Lenders
COVID-19 Resources
April 20, 2020I want you to know that I am here for you and together we will get through this. Please reach out to my office if you have any questions or concerns.
Nominate a Community Hero!
April 10, 2020I am launching an effort with my colleagues in the House of Representatives to honor our friends and neighbors who are going above and beyond.