Black history is American history – celebrating the strength, brilliance, and stories that shape our world today. Today we’re taking a look through some Connecticut Black History ➡️ #blackhistorymonth

May we always remember. #neverforget

Thanks to so many of you answering the call to support my 2026 campaign, I have reached both the threshold for dollars ($6700) and the threshold for individuals donating from Avon and Canton (150) to qualify for our state public financing program. You’re the best!

Now, more than ever, I’m ready to continue my work for you as your State Representative. Please donate today to help me qualify for public financing. daycampaign.com/Donation/Ind...

Today, we wore purple in honor of #PurpleThursday to raise awareness about Domestic Violence. 1 in 4 women in CT will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime. At the legislature, we lift up the critical work done by DV advocates and we prioritize legislation that helps save lives.

This week on #AnHonorableProfession Connecticut @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social discusses her work in the Legislature, how her background prepared her for politics, and what motivates her to continue her work. Tune in: buff.ly/nErQGbM

Hope to see you tomorrow! Don’t forget to RSVP.

Can confirm. Democratic states not doing enough.

Vaccines. Save. Lives.

Dear Governor Lamont, WE NEED MORE HOMES IN CONNECTICUT. Check out the site! In 2 MINUTES you can email the governor and your legislators to push them to make the best possible bill. They need to hear from us, not just the lunatic NIMBYs ctneedshomes.org

Last week, I sat down with Dan Newmeyer of CT Politics TV. We started with a “getting to know you” segment followed by a discussion of the recent targeting of Rep. Corey Paris and my subsequent doxing for speaking out. Thanks for having me! m.youtube.com/watch?v

Proud to stand with my former colleagues at Connecticut Foodshare on the first day of #HungerActionMonth as we celebrated the legislative win of the CT-NAP (nutritional assistance program) bill. For more than 20 years, the state provided CT-NAP with around $850,000. 1/

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the dedication, and resilience of workers everywhere. You can thank the labor movement for having weekends off, employee, assistance programs, and worker protections, to name a few. If it weren’t for the labor movement, your work life would look very different.

On Overdose Awareness Day, we remember the lives lost to overdose and stand with the families and communities affected. Together, let’s break the stigma around addiction, spread awareness, and work toward solutions to save lives across Connecticut.💜

Every day is exhausting watching the U.S. being destroyed from within.

My heart is in Minneapolis with the families of the eight and ten year old killed in the cowardly shooting today. I keep thinking of the 5th grader who said his friend laid on top of him “he saved my life, but he got hit.” 1/2 www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

We stand with State Representative Corey Paris.

Today, we stood with our friend and colleague State Representative Corey Paris and already, the same account that targeted him is targeting me and others for speaking up. Representative Paris broke no laws. By the definition of doxxing, he didn’t doxx law enforcement as doxxing refers 1/

“We often hear a city or a town doesn’t want Hartford making decisions for them...it sounds like we had a handful of towns making decisions for the entire state. That’s not fair or acceptable either." - @repkavrosdegraw.bsky.social 🎯 @ginnymonk.bsky.social @ctmirror.org ctmirror.org/2025/08/18/c...

Was great to spend a few days at The Council of State Governments Eastern Region conference in Providence. Great to catch up with colleagues from Maryland to Maine to discuss our shared challenges, especially around our housing crisis, private equity in healthcare, and transit oriented development.

Excited that the Hatford Business Journal for highlighted the bond money that State Senator Paul Honig and I secured for Favarh’s upcoming disability workforce and independent living center. 1/2

Thanks to NBC Connecticut for their great coverage of the re-launch of the Student Loan Reimbursement Program (SLRP) yesterday. www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/c... 1/2

Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal, State Representative Tammy Exum, State Senator Paul Honig, Town Council Chair, Dan Polhamus, Town Councilman Anthony Weber, and Avon Planning and Zoning Chair, Lisa Levin, and I stood with the tenants of Avon Place at their press conference as they officially

It’s that time of year again. Soon, my end of session newsletter will be in your mailboxes. It contains highlights of the bills we passed during session including legislation for veterans, seniors, tax policy, electric bills, and more.

Trump's executive order to criminalize homelessness is a cruel, calculated attack on our country's most vulnerable. I’m committed to every family having the dignity of a safe home & support to thrive, not just survive.

Today, we gathered at the Capitol to hold a press conference on the unlawful executive order from President Trump further criminalizing the homeless. As a reminder, fewer than 30% of the homeless In CT have mental health issues. People with mental health issues are many times more likely 1/

Thank you to Governor Ned Lamont and his team for prioritizing people with disabilities in the workforce. Today, as part of the bonding agenda, $2.5 million was approved for Favarh’s latest project, a workforce development building. FAVARH’s work around employment for people with disabilities 1/

The first meeting of the Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers took place yesterday and though I was too under the weather to be there in person, we had a great discussion. It was great to hear from CT’s Student Loan Ombudsperson, Michelle Jarvis-Lettman about her work helping

Firefighter Moreau dedicated himself to protecting our community, showing courage and selflessness every day. His passing is a profound loss for Plainville, for Connecticut, and for all who knew and served alongside him.

Part of what stopped me in my tracks from this Op-Ed is the 19% increase in homelessness in 2023 in. Fairfield County. That beat out the statewide number. Sadly, Fairfield County was ground zero in opposition to HB5002, even though, like the rest of the state . . . www.ctpost.com/opinion/arti...

July 26th marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join me in celebrating this milestone in the fight for equity, access, and inclusion. Let’s continue working to ensure Connecticut is a place where everyone can thrive, without barriers. ♿️🌟

Today on #NationalHireAVeteranDay, we recognize the value veterans bring to our workforce. 🇺🇸 Looking to hire? Here’s why vets make outstanding employees: ✅ Leadership experience ✅ Strong work ethic ✅ Team-focused mindset ✅ Resilient under pressure 1/2

CTLCV grades legislators on a scale from 0% to 100% based on their votes on environmental bills in committees, the Senate, and the House. The 2025 final score is the average of the legislator’s votes on key bills. To learn more or see other legislators scores, visit: bit.ly/3J0VbFK

It was a privilege yesterday to join my colleagues, State Representative Kate Farrar, State Representative Hilda Santiago, State Representative Geraldo Reyes Jr., State Representative Jillian Gilchrest, and Senator Matt Lesser to speak with Connecticut Foodshare’s Neighborhood Council.

Great turnout yesterday at the end-of-session legislative update with State Senator Paul Honig. These coffees are one of my favorite parts of the job because we are able to discuss legislation just passed, take questions from the people in attendance, and hear ideas on how we can do our work better.

You care about women’s sports? Focus on this. #paythemwhatyouowethem

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼absolutely reprehensible. One day.

🚨🚨🚨You may have heard that the Trump administration cut $53 million from #Connecticut schools. What did that translate to for Avon and Canton? Avon lost over $62,000:

As we continue to discuss the importance of increasing housing in the state of Connecticut, I’m grateful to see that The Housing Collective did a study on two of our counties in Connecticut regarding the demographic make up of land use boards. (Article at end) 1/

Black Women's Equal Pay Day marks the point at which Black women, on average, have earned as much as white men did in the previous year. July 10th is an additional 214 days—nearly 7 months—just to catch up. The wage gap for Black women is a multifaceted issue influenced by various systemic factors:

I am in that weird age range where they aren’t sure if I got one or two MMRs. So I went to my local pharmacy and got another one easy peasy a few months ago. No one needs to get measles.

In case you saw the recent misinformation about combating invasive plant species hydrilla in CT, here’s a great Op-Ed on why it needs to be eradicated and how. ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/07/04/o...

Someone you know and care for has or is currently using SNAP to keep themselves and their families fed. Someone you know and care for has or is currently using Medicaid (HUSKY in CT) to keep them in a nursing home or to make sure their child can see the pediatrician or to keep themselves healthy.

And also, this. 👇🏼👇🏼

So many Americans will be poorer, sicker, and less safe because of this bill. Go thank every Republican for their cruelty. SNAP cuts. Medicaid cuts. Utilities more expensive. Healthcare more expensive. Tax cuts for the uber wealthy. Just the beginning. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

That town was 87% for Trump and 12% for Kamala. This is why we said the election would have consequences. Already heard a story of another area where rural hospital closed. Woman was having heart attack. They were going to fly her to nearest hospital. She died before she could get there.

So much of this article is quotable, but I want to point out what the author states at the end. “The high cost of housing is one of the biggest problems facing America. Research shows that high housing prices limit access to jobs and high-quality schools, delay family formation, and even 1/

Not wrong other than to say I think it could be underestimating depending on the state. When I visit local nursing homes 70-90% of the patients are Medicaid patients and many do not have families capable of taking them in if the homes fold. The cruelty is the point.

I’ve been struggling to talk about Representative Melissa Hortman, her husband, Mark, and their dog Gilbert. My colleagues and I have certainly had quite a few conversations in the last two weeks about what it means to serve, and the danger we face is public servants. 🧵