State Health Plan Change to LGBTQ+ Fertility Coverage
October 19, 2023I’m proud to announce the state employee health plan has been changed to be more inclusive and remove discriminatory barriers to family planning for LGBTQ+ Plan members.
Largest Ever CIF Grant Awarded to Tear Down Coal Plant
September 28, 2023The State of Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund 2030 has approved a $22.5 million grant to cover the costs of demolishing and abating the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant.
Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs
September 15, 2023Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for everyone.
Additional SNAP Benefits for CT Kids
August 11, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), this week announced that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Resources for the Upcoming School Year
August 9, 2023It’s that time again when we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations; I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.
New Laws Effective July 1st
June 28, 2023A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.
The Budget We Passed Promotes Fiscal Stability & Responsibility
June 7, 2023After months of negotiations, the House of Representatives delivered a state budget that includes the largest income tax cut in the state’s history and significant increases in funding for local schools, also known as Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funds.
State Capitol Update from Rep. Brown
May 19, 2023The House is in full swing, with two session days last week and three this week. Below I have provided a legislative update.