Steve Winter

Amid one of the most constrained housing markets in the nation, families across our communities are finding it harder than ever to secure homes. Rents are rising, available housing is scarce, and outdated policies are standing in the way of new construction. This housing crisis impacts every facet of life — limiting economic opportunity, straining our education and healthcare systems, and affecting public safety.

The House has voted to enhance healthcare services for Connecticut's seniors, reaffirming our commitment to supporting the well-being of our aging population.

We took a step toward addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media by passing HB 6857 with bipartisan support.

The House passed an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.

House Democrats took action to make sure that warehouse workers are treated with respect by passing legislation that limits and provides clarity when employers use production quotas.

House Democrats voted to approve critical updates to the Firefighters Cancer Relief Program, reaffirming their commitment to supporting first responders.

Via NHV (pronounced Via New Haven) is a new pilot program that will provide affordable, reliable, convenient, shared, on-demand rides to locations around the city. Anyone within the service zone can book an on-demand ride through the Via NHV app or by calling the Via NHV phone number.

The Connecticut Department of Labor officially launched its new e-Apprenticeship Program, proving a streamlined, digital solution to the Registered Apprenticeship Training Program, which is already utilized by many Connecticut state agencies.