CURRENT NEWS

Connecticut is a Leader on Tax Relief

July 19, 2023

My colleagues and I delivered on our promise to lower taxes for those who need the most help. According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Connecticut is a leader on tax relief for low- and middle-income earners, providing nearly $500 million in relief for individuals and families.

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Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax

July 14, 2023

During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.

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Family Fun Days in the Elm City Kick Off

July 12, 2023

Yesterday, New Haven families kicked off the first of the city’s Family Fun Days – a summerlong family-fun series of events happening at parks and schoolyards in neighborhood across the Elm City.

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Expanded Assistance for New Homeowners

July 7, 2023

Great news for first-time homeowners! An additional $20 million has been added to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's (CHFA) Time To Own Program. Funding for the program - which offers down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut - now stands at $80 million, with over $21.5 million currently available for loan reservations.

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