Senator Maroney Selected as One of the Nation’s Outstanding Rising Leaders
This week, state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) was selected as one of 15 leaders to join the NewDEAL (Developing Exceptional American Leaders), a selective national network of Democratic state and local elected officials with more than 200 members.
Members of the network have been chosen from more than 2,000 nominations over NewDEAL’s 14 years and are united by their work to enact pro-growth and pragmatic solutions across their diverse array of communities. As part of NewDEAL, they are recognized for their forward-thinking approach and commitment to making government work to solve modern challenges.
“My colleagues and I have worked hard to provide proactive solutions for issues that are impacting residents in Connecticut,” said Sen. Maroney. “It is now more important than ever for state and local leaders to embrace new technology like artificial intelligence that will enhance the workforce and the lives of so many. It is also imperative we protect our personal data and privacy online and address critical issues that involves our healthcare system while ensuring Connecticut is a state where every resident is treated equally. I am honored to be a part of NewDEAL’s efforts to expand opportunities for Americans in communities nationwide and I look forward to sharing my ideas while learning from other leaders.”
Senator Maroney joins the group at a time when state and local leaders are on the frontlines of responding to economic issues around the cost of living and the changing nature of work, as well as challenges caused by climate change, racial inequities, threats to our democracy, and emerging technologies. NewDEALers are supporting each other in thinking big and building a more prosperous and equitable future.
Senator Maroney was selected to join NewDEAL because of his expertise on with Artificial Intelligence and policymaking. Sen. Maroney was named to the inaugural Leadership Council fo the Future of Privacy Forum Center for Artificial Intelligence. His work on tech legislation has been recognized nationally. And, he has passed landmark legislation related to consumer data privacy and consumer health privacy. |
