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find MY REP learn MORE house LEADERSHIP CURRENT NEWS AND ISSUES May 8, 2024 Needed Investments in Higher Education, Childcare, Mental Health and Non-Profits With the two-year $26 billion budget passed by the legislature last year remaining strong and in balance, we were able to make much needed new investments in important areas such as higher education, early childcare, mental health services and our non-profit community. READ MORE May 1, 2024 House Passes Paid Sick Days Legislation Though most workers in Connecticut currently earn paid time off from their jobs, unfortunately there are still many employers who do not offer this critical benefit that is important to sustaining a productive healthy workplace. READ MORE April 24, 2024 Taking Aim at "Street Takeovers" Public safety is one of government’s most important responsibilities, and legislation passed by the House of Representatives takes aim at stopping the growing threat of "street takeovers." READ MORE April 17, 2024 Legislation as a Collaborative Effort Utilizing the expertise of professional academic researchers is an important part of the equation for writing effective new laws says Representative Jaime Foster in an opinion piece she co-wrote earlier this year. READ MORE April 10, 2024 Congratulations UConn Huskies! With their resounding victory Monday night, our beloved Huskies earned their sixth NCAA men’s basketball championship in just the last 25 years. READ MORE April 3, 2024 Childcare Initiative Earns Strong Support Legislation aiming to improve the access and affordability of childcare for Connecticut families is gaining growing support from both Democrats and Republicans. READ MORE March 27, 2024 Helping to Combat Climate Change As the Earth continues to heat up, bringing more severe storms along with wetter and warmer seasons, we are working on adopting policies here in Connecticut to help our state do its small part in facing the growing threat of undeniable climate change. READ MORE March 20, 2024 Early Voting Available to Residents For the first time, residents can take advantage of the state’s new early voting law with Connecticut’s April 2 presidential preference primaries. READ MORE March 13, 2024 Elder Care Bill Emerges as a Priority with Bipartisan Support Leaders of the Aging Committee recently announced that legislation designed to improve the quality and access to elder care is a priority for them this session and has strong bipartisan support. READ MORE March 6, 2024 Let’s Celebrate Women’s History Month March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history and learn more about their contributions. READ MORE February 21, 2024 Funding for Heating Help Bolstered One of the first orders of business for the 2024 legislative session was to approve extra funding for depleted heating and fuel assistance programs that help vulnerable residents stay warm during winter. READ MORE February 14, 2024 Doing Our Part in Addressing Climate Change Our Chairs of the legislature’s Environment and Energy Committees have a number of ideas on how Connecticut can do its part in addressing climate change. READ MORE February 7, 2024 Celebrate Black History Month February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today. READ MORE January 31, 2024 2024 Legislative Session Opens February 7 With the 2024 legislative session just around the corner next week on Wednesday, February 7, we are committed to keeping you informed, and also want to encourage you to participate in the process. READ MORE January 24, 2024 New Online Portal for Job Seekers Connecticut has launched a new online jobs portal aimed at assisting state residents — and those seeking to move here — in the process of finding a job. READ MORE January 17, 2024 Operation Fuel Accepting Applications Until March 1 If you’re struggling to pay utility bills, there is still time to apply to Operation Fuel for help. READ MORE January 10, 2024 Paid Leave Program Can Help Women With Endometriosis In a recent opinion piece, Rep. Jillian Gilchrest of West Hartford encouraged women suffering from endometriosis to consider utilizing Connecticut’s Paid Leave program. READ MORE January 3, 2024 Historic Tax Cuts As a result of fiscally responsible budgeting by the legislature and governor, significant tax relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024. READ MORE December 20, 2023 New Year Brings New Laws Many of the new state laws passed during the 2023 legislative session take effect on January 1, 2024. READ MORE December 13, 2023 New Child Care Worker Apprentice Program To help alleviate a shortage in child care workers, a new registered apprenticeship program was recently announced to attract more people to the field and improve the quality of home-based child care. READ MORE December 6, 2023 State Minimum Wage Rises with New Year Effective January 1, 2024, Connecticut’s minimum wage of $15 will increase to $15.69 as a result of a new annual economic index adjustment. READ MORE November 29, 2023 State Economy, Business Climate Remains Strong Connecticut’s economy remains strong with a robust business climate and low unemployment. READ MORE November 15, 2023 Apprentice Program Can Lead to a Great Career This week is "National Apprenticeship Week" which is a good time to highlight Connecticut’s Apprenticeship Training Program and the great careers that await as you learn while you earn! READ MORE November 1, 2023 Access Health CT Enrollment Now Open Access Health CT’s (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period for 2024 opened November 1. READ MORE October 25, 2023 Help for "Disconnected and At-Risk" Youth A recent report commissioned by the Connecticut-based Dalio Education found more than 63,000 young adults were "disconnected," and 56,000 students were "at risk" between 2021 and 2022. READ MORE October 18, 2023 Presidential Primary Moved to Early April The legislature voted last month to move up Connecticut’s presidential preference primary day to early April. READ MORE October 11, 2023 October Brings New State Laws More than 100 new laws became effective on October 1 as a result of bills passed by the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session. READ MORE October 4, 2023 State Continues to Pay Down Pension Debt Another strong fiscal year for the state budget has resulted in the transfer of more than $1.3 billion toward paying down Connecticut’s long-term pension debt. READ MORE September 27, 2023 Prescription Drug Discount Card Available A new prescription drug discount program begins next month, and all state residents are eligible to sign up for the savings. READ MORE September 20, 2023 Financial Literacy Added to High School Curriculum A half-credit course on personal financial management has been added to the required curriculum to graduate from Connecticut public high schools. READ MORE September 13, 2023 Skilled Workforce Spurs Continued Economic Growth A number of workforce development initiatives passed by the legislature this year will help Connecticut’s economy continue to grow. READ MORE September 6, 2023 Assistance with Heating Costs Available Though winter’s chill may still seem far away, it is time for vulnerable residents to consider applying for the state’s energy assistance program. READ MORE August 30, 2023 Investing in Higher Education This year we made significant strides in supporting higher education, helping to ensure a brighter future for our students with more opportunities, expanded support, and financial relief. READ MORE August 23, 2023 Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers Open Four new Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers recently opened throughout the state to help better address the mental health needs of children and teens. READ MORE August 16, 2023 Back to School on the Horizon...