**SURVEY: Share Your Voice for the 2025 Legislative Session

Posted on December 3, 2024


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Rep. Kennedy 2025 Legislative Session Survey

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My November Editorial: “Our Responsibility as Lawmakers”

Posted on November 15, 2024


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Do you know why I clean out my legislative office on the last day of session every time I face re-election? It’s not only because I am superstitious, but because it is a process that motivates me to work hard and earn my role as state representative, while possibly giving me a reason to redecorate.

Earning the privilege to serve in the Connecticut General Assembly is something I take very seriously. It comes with responsibilities that include reading and studying bills, learning the legislative process,

My October Editorial: “Breaking Down the Ballot Question”

Posted on September 17, 2024


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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

What would you do if you had the ability to define the future of our elections in Connecticut? This fall, residents across our state will be tasked with a simple ballot question that would either secure or threaten the integrity of our current statewide elections.

Election integrity has been a topic that has negatively impacted our state’s reputation, most recently in Bridgeport when we witnessed a city employee stuff absentee ballots into a ballot drop-box. Now, with

My September Editorial: “Voting in 2024: Things to Know”

Posted on August 13, 2024


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With less than 100 days until Election Day, are you ready to get out and vote?

In a high stakes presidential election year, it is important to know what’s on your ballot and the new changes to Connecticut’s election process. As your State Representative, I encourage all of my constituents in Milford and Orange to exercise their right to vote and to find information on your ballot, early voting, absentee applications, and more throughout this article.

First, this year’s ballot has candidates running

Kennedy Scores 100% Small Business Voting Record

Posted on July 25, 2024


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Last week, the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) released their 2024 General Assembly voting records highlighting lawmakers who strongly support small businesses and economic development in our state. This year, I am proud to maintain my multi-term 100% voting record demonstrating my commitment to making Connecticut a business-friendly environment to help grow our economy and support our local communities.

For the complete list of legislator voting records and its details, please

My August Editorial: Taking Steps Towards Unity

Posted on July 25, 2024


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While attending the BAPS “Joy of Others” charity walk/run in Milford, I was moved by their participation, action, and positive message. BAPS is a Hindu organization that is known worldwide for their commitment in providing resources associated with education, public health, the environment, and empowering our communities.

What moved me most was the words they shared on the common core values of unity, service, and love. As they demonstrated, when we unite for a central cause, we can serve those in

My July Editorial: Summertime Road Safety

Posted on July 1, 2024


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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Summertime is one of my favorite seasons, bringing together families and friends for holiday traditions, outdoor events, and fantastic weather. With more reasons to gather outside, it’s important to remember how to celebrate and travel safely. That’s why I invite you to explore my road safety tip sheet below that includes key travel recommendations to ensure you can make the most out of your summer.

TIP #1: Don’t speed. According to a recent survey by the Seattle Times,

Kennedy Joins Calls to Secure Elections

Posted on June 20, 2024


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HARTFORD—House and Senate Republicans on Thursday called upon Governor Lamont to immediately establish a bipartisan commission focused on reviewing and making recommendations to improve the security of Connecticut’s electoral process.

The request from Republicans marks their latest effort to bolster the integrity of state elections in the shadow of allegations of ballot fraud and other illegal campaign-related activity in Bridgeport. On June 11, four individuals were arrested in connection with 2019

My June Editorial: “Looking Back at the 2024 Legislative Session”

Posted on June 5, 2024


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With the 2024 legislative session adjourned, I am excited to reflect on many notable achievements that focused on tax relief, increased community safety, public health and government transparency. I invite you to explore these legislative accomplishments while also looking into critical proposals that sought to secure election integrity and encourage safer driving habits.

First, based on the strong opposition from Connecticut residents, I believe that one of the most prominent successes was our work

Kennedy Kicks-Off Memorial Day at Silver Sands State Park

Posted on May 23, 2024


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Yesterday, I joined elected officials and members of the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) at Milford’s Silver Sands State Park to launch our new ctparks.com that offers residents a one-stop site to explore statewide parks, beaches, and entertainment for the summer months.

I am also proud to announce our new rideshare service through ParkConnect that offers free public transportation to many of our state parks. Thank you to all those who continue to make our state

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