Fights to Reduce Connecticut’s Tax Burden & Support Small Business
Lowered the income tax and taxes for small businesses and seniors.
Reduced taxes on energy, like diesel fuel.
Fights new tax hikes and burdensome regulations from Hartford.
Supports the growth and competitiveness of small businesses.
Advocates for solutions to address punitive property taxes.
Supports Access to Affordable, High-Quality Health Care
Introduced comprehensive plan to address the mental health crisis, with a focus on children.
Passed legislation to ensure access to preventative screenings for patients.
Prioritizes access to health care for women.
Passed landmark legislation to combat the opioid epidemic.
Established working groups to address gaps in the health care system.
Fights for Safe Communities & Stands With Law Enforcement
Supports law enforcement and first responders.
Passed bill for local departments to receive restitution when a police K9 is injured or killed on duty.
Ensured law enforcement and first responders have access to PTSD treatment.
Exposed the state Parole Board for increasing commutations while disregarding the concerns of victims, families, and the interests of public safety — and led the fight for reform.
Passed solutions to protect women from sexual harassment and domestic violence.
Holds Hartford Accountable to Connecticut Taxpayers
Exposed mismanagement at the Connecticut Port Authority — and introduced solutions to crack down on corruption.
Uncovered abuse and mismanagement at Whiting Forensic Hospital and advanced reforms.
Held a quasi-public energy co-op (CMEEC) accountable for corruption and misuse of ratepayer resources, leading to arrests and jail time for perpetrators.
Fights for Eastern CT’s Unique Assets and Strong Schools
Fights for Connecticut’s commercial fishing fleet, and recently passed solutions to unlock access to new revenue for our fishermen.
Secured support for local employers and assets, like the Mystic Aquarium.
Fights to strengthen support for our military presence, including the Sub Base and Electric Boat.
Supports eastern Connecticut’s agriculture producers and passed legislation to protect farms from roaming livestock.
Passed solutions to boost eastern Connecticut tourism, protect Pachaug State Forest and safeguard our coastal environment.
Secured funding for our schools and champions schools that prepare children for success in the 21st century economy.
Works with school and community leaders to protect the rights of parents.
Leads the Fight to Tackle High Energy Costs
Called for Ratepayers to stop being forced to pay for hidden Hartford mandates, fees, and taxes.
Advocated for unspent state pandemic funds to go toward relief for consumers.
Supported call for a special session for lawmakers to return to Hartford to act on increased energy costs.
Proposed a cap on future contracts with utility companies to prevent overcharging.
Supports greater utilization of Connecticut’s nuclear and hydropower assets to lower the cost of these energy sources.
Supported plan to explore options to bring more natural gas to the state to reduce electricity costs.
