Posted on May 8, 2024
Last week, I shot down a bill that would have increased the contribution levels from 3% to 5% to the Connecticut Retirement Fund for residents of all income backgrounds. The problem: this bill would have hurt working class families without giving them the ability to opt-out.
My Republican colleagues and I agree: let people make their own decisions about their money and retirement. I am proud to say that we successfully prevented this bill from passing this session and I will continue to fight…
Posted on May 7, 2024
Just a few moments ago, I was proud to stand in opposition of HB 5523 which was a last-minute effort for my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to allocate remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to certain agencies and municipalities.
The Problem: their proposal restricts special education funding, putting the cost on the backs of property taxpayers and shifting funding towards UCONN students who will receive an average of $24,000 each. That’s just not fair.
I support funding higher…
Posted on May 7, 2024
Recently, I joined my colleagues in passing HB 5150, which allows law enforcement to crack down on the illegal sale of cannabis and cannabis products at popular smoke shops throughout Connecticut. I support this bill because it prioritizes consumer and youth safety while allowing our police to protect our streets here in Shelton. For more information, please see my brief video below:
