Andre Baker Jr

August is Black Business Month! It's the perfect time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses for their vital contributions to the economy. Make a conscious effort to shop from these businesses, whether it's retail, restaurants, or services. Share your experiences on social media, use hashtags like #BlackBusinessMonth, and leave positive reviews to boost their visibility.

Looking to pay homage to distinguished veterans from Connecticut who have continued making positive impacts after leaving military service? Nominate them for the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2024! 🇺🇸

A reminder to please join me for a virtual legislative town hall tonight from 5:30-6:30pm. We will be discussing what we accomplished in our last legislative session, what to expect in next year's legislative session, and, most important, the issues that matter most to you.

I wanted to take a moment to address the horrifying situation we were presented with over the weekend. While details are still emerging, we nearly lost a former president and current presidential candidate to what seems to be an act of political violence. Political violence is a fundamental threat to our democracy and can not ever be the norm, period. No exceptions.

I hope you'll join me for a virtual legislative town hall next Thursday, July 25 from 5:30-6:30pm. We will be discussing what we accomplished in our last legislative session, what to expect in next year's legislative session, and, most important, the issues that matter most to you.

I wanted to give you an update on a national problem that’s been impacting SNAP beneficiaries here in Connecticut. SNAP benefits by criminals steadily increased between 2023 and 2024 in Connecticut, but this month SNAP beneficiaries took action to change their PINS and protect their benefits.

In here is information from the Department of Social Serviced on changing your PIN number and how to pick a safe PIN

I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July celebrating our country's founding with your friends and family.

With all of the division we see in our country these days, it's important to reflect on the ideals our democracy was founded on: freedom, liberty, and justice for all.

Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state will become effective on July 1.