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Robyn Porter

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Robyn Porter
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 94th district
Assumed office
April 28, 2014
Preceded byGary Winfield
Personal details
Born (1966-07-01) July 1, 1966 (age 58)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationGateway Community College
Charter Oak State College (BA)

Robyn Porter (born July 1, 1966) is an American politician who has served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 94th district since 2014.[1][2] Porter has tackled pay disparity concerns, including leading a 14-hour debate that resulted in a minimum wage increase to $15 by 2023 and successfully lead the charge in implementing Connecticut's Family Medical Leave Program.[3] She has also written and sponsored legislation to strengthen female pay equity laws and expand protections for domestic abuse victims.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "New Haven's Porter wins 94th House race". Nhregister.com. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  2. ^ "Rep. Robyn Porter sworn in to New Haven, Hamden 94th District House seat". Nhregister.com. 2014-04-28. Retrieved 2019-05-03.
  3. ^ "Robyn Porter: Democrat, candidate for 94th House District". New Haven Register. Hearst Media Services Connecticut, LLC. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  4. ^ "CT 94th District Rep. Robyn Porter". AFL-CIO Union Member Candidate Program. AFL-CIO. Retrieved 4 August 2024.