Connecticut: A Leader on Paid Family and Medical Leave
August 1, 2023Did you know residents in every town in the state have applied for CT Paid Leave? Approximately 66,000 workers in Connecticut have received over $375 million in benefits when they were unable to work due to qualifying health or family reasons.
Grants for Kinship Guardians
July 21, 2023For anyone that is a kinship guardian, I want you to be aware of probate court grants available for you.
Connecticut is a Leader on Tax Relief
July 19, 2023My 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.
Photos from LULAC Head Start Press Conference
July 14, 2023Click here to see photos from the LULAC Head Start press conference!
Photos from Make the Road CT Press Conference
July 14, 2023Click here to see photos from the Make the Road CT press conference!
Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax
July 14, 2023During 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.
Family Fun Days in the Elm City Kick Off
July 12, 2023Yesterday, 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.
Expanded Assistance for New Homeowners
July 7, 2023Great 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.