From fully funding nutrition programs to protecting children from liquid nicotine poisoning, I have focused many of my efforts in Congress on advocating for polices that invest in our most valuable resource - our children. Elizabeth Esty advocatechildcongress share on social
We want to take the energy surrounding the Sandy Hook anniversary that might otherwise be consumed by grief or anger - or this week in San Bernardino by fear - and channel some of that to honor our common humanity and love each other. Elizabeth Esty angeranniversarybernardino share on social
I think we need to raise our voices, and we need to demonstrate to the people we represent, as well as the American people, that their leaders have a responsibility to take action. Elizabeth Esty actionamericandemonstrate Change image and share on social
E-cigarette companies are using shameful tactics, such as Joe Camel-like cartoons in advertisements and creating e-cigarette flavors like bubblegum and cotton candy, to addict our children early - and guarantee another generation of smokers. Elizabeth Esty addictadvertisementbubblegum share on social
We've been having a lot of hearings lately about the reliability of the grid and the need for more distributive generation. We can be a leader of that here in Connecticut. Elizabeth Esty connecticutdistributivegeneration Change image and share on social
Government ought to make it easy for people to do the right thing. Elizabeth Esty easygovernmentmake Change image and share on social
It would be really easy to get discouraged over gun safety, and I have to explain all the time why I am not giving up and why people should not give up. Elizabeth Esty discourageeasyexplain 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 may not have the cheapest labor costs, but where we can compete is innovation. Historically, that's been Connecticut's strength, and it can be again. Elizabeth Esty cheapcompeteconnecticut Change image and share on social
Workers' rights are under attack across the country. Elizabeth Esty attackcountryright Change image and share on social
