In Connecticut, we have a vibrant history of advocating to ensure our workers are treated fairly and given the rights and protections they deserve. Still, we need to do more to protect all American workers. Elizabeth Esty advocateamericanconnecticut share on social
If you don't like public service, don't run for office. Elizabeth Esty officepublicrun Change image and share on social
Brownfields cleanups have been treated like capital investments in the tax laws, and they really are repairs and should be taxed as such. Elizabeth Esty brownfieldscapitalcleanup Change image and share on social
We should not be waiting until trains derail, bridges collapse and people die to adequately fund our transportation infrastructure. Elizabeth Esty adequatelybridgecollapse Change image and share on social
I am proud to be named a Defender of Children by First Focus, and I will continue to call on Congress to enact comprehensive policies that improve the well-being of our children. Elizabeth Esty callchildcomprehensive Change image and share on social
You have to believe in something strongly enough that you would lose your seat over it. Elizabeth Esty loseseatstrongly Change image and share on social
We have to look at loan forgiveness to incentivise young people to pursue degrees in areas where we know we need help. Elizabeth Esty areadegreeforgiveness Change image and share on social
We have an epidemic of gun violence in America, and in trying to understand how that has happened, part of what we need to do is help equip our children to respond not with fear but with kindness. This has to be the way we go forward. Elizabeth Esty americachildepidemic share on social
When I was elected to Congress, this was the No. 1 issue businesses brought up. They said that if we want this country to succeed, we need immigration reform. Elizabeth Esty bringbusinesscongress Change image and share on social
