Kate Farrar

Absentee Voting for All is now law in Connecticut and CSCU statement regarding leadership and misconduct.

I was proud to accept the Children's Champion Award. Plus, the workers' rights bill has been signed into law.

End of Session Wrap-Up, highlights of the budget and key bills that passed.

We advanced bills that support our elderly community and put the safety of our children first.

It’s been a busy week of session. We passed several bills, including one expanding access to absentee voting for all. There’s also some encouraging news on energy costs as lower electric bills may be on the horizon over the next few months.

Sustainable CT Day at the Capitol highlighted Sustainable West Hartford's Gold Level Certification. We had some bipartisan fun at the 5th Annual Democrats vs. Republicans Kickball Game. Plus, April is recognized as ABLE to Save Month in Connecticut, a time to raise awareness about financial empowerment for individuals with disabilities.

Early Childhood Alliance Day of Action highlighted how much more we need to do to truly fix child care in Connecticut. Newington Advocacy Day was a great opportunity to connect with residents and hear their perspective. Plus, Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is now open to eligible renters who are elderly or living with a disability and meet certain income requirements.

Celebrating Holi in the 20th District. Affordability remains a major challenge in our state, a breakdown of affordability proposals this legislative session. Plus, bills to support Menopause Equity for better diagnosis/treatment and to create workplace accommodations.