Candelora Named “Legislative Champion” by Council of Developmental Services

House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora on March 13 was recognized as a “Legislative Champion” by the state’s Council of Developmental Services, a panel comprised of volunteer citizen advocates for residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families. In a ceremony inside the State Capitol building, Council members hailed last session’s passage of H.B. 5001, legislation that addresses Medicaid waiver programs waitlists while also tackling topics such as housing, transportation, employment, and education. Candelora was joined by fellow award winners Speaker of the House Matt Ritter, Majority Leader Jason Rojas, and state Rep. Lucy Dathan. Together, the collection of Republicans and Democrat lawmakers discussed the bipartisan work to win unanimous approval of the bill last year. Candelora represents the 86th House District serving residents of North Branford, Guilford, East Haven, and Durham.