CURRENT NEWS

State Park Improvements

November 13, 2024

The state recently allocated $30 million toward much-needed infrastructure repairs and improvements to our state parks and forests.

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Help for First Time Homebuyers

November 4, 2024

There is good news for low and moderate-income families in Connecticut looking to buy their first home as a popular homeowner assistance program is now accepting a new round of applicants.

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Early Voting Begins October 21

October 16, 2024

Election Day this year is Tuesday November 5 and for the first time in Connecticut history residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law beginning Monday October 21.

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Legislative Update October 11

October 11, 2024

Fall is here, and I hope you and your family are enjoying the crisp air, preparing for the holidays, and the beautiful seasonal foliage.

Autumn brings with it both change and opportunity, and I am excited to share with you the latest changes and updates from our legislative efforts this past year.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2024

Of course Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture, but it also honors the positive impact and lasting contributions made by generations of our growing Hispanic population to our country.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan 20 years later in 1988. It currently runs from September 15th thru October 15th.

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Sales Tax-Free Week on Clothing is Back

August 16, 2024

Connecticut's annual summer Sales Tax-Free Week on clothing is back, and this year it runs from Sunday August 18 through Saturday August 24.

Started by the legislature over two decades ago as a way to help families with back-to-to-school shopping needs, the state's Sales Tax-Free Week offers everyone a chance to save money on new clothing and footwear.

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