Aimee Berger-Girvalo

This week, the Connecticut House of Representatives suffered a devastating loss with the passing of State Representative Kevin Ryan.

This week I had the privilege of sitting in on a hearing held by the IDD caucus, of which I am a member.

The House convened a special session on Wednesday, addressing a number of important issues including housing. The bill, HB 8002, passed, and I voted in support of it.

There is still a lot of uncertainty coming from the federal government on whether SNAP benefits will be funded through the end of the federal government shutdown.

At a time when vital food and healthcare programs hang in the balance, it may appear as though Democrats in Washington face only two options: cooperate with Republican demands to unlock SNAP funding or stand firm in defense of essential healthcare protections.

Early voting started in Connecticut this week, and it's just as important that you vote in these local elections as in the state and federal ones. 

I’ve received many calls, emails and texts from so many who are concerned about ICE activities here in Connecticut.

The recent federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP are going to hit Connecticut residents hard. These programs are lifelines for so many, including many folks right here in Ridgefield — helping families afford groceries and making sure seniors and people with disabilities can get the care they need.