RSVP for Pizza and Policy and CT Career Paths Guide
July 9, 2026RSVP for Pizza and Policy coming up this weekend. Plus, the CT Career Paths Guide has been released and provides tools, strategies, and insights to help individuals explore career opportunities and make informed decisions.
Happy 250th America, Student Loan Changes, and New Health Insurance Subsidy
July 7, 2026Commemorating America's 250th anniversary this 4th of July. Sweeping changes to the student loan system by the federal government have affected residents who carry student debt. Plus, a new health insurance subsidy program for early childhood educators.
New Health Insurance Subsidy, New Laws, and Summer Food Assistance
June 29, 2026A new early childhood educator health insurance subsidy program will begin in 2027. Several new laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session will take effect on July 1. Plus, see if you qualify for summer food assistance.
Celebrating Juneteenth and Opposing Eversource Rate Hikes
June 22, 2026Celebrating Juneteenth and opposing Eversource Rate Hikes with a bipartisan coalition letter to PURA.
Honoring Webster Hill Elementary, Prosecuting Hate Crimes, School Bus Stop Safety, and Access Health CT Special Enrollment Ending
June 12, 2026The state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol has been activated for the first time this year. We celebrated Webster Hill Elementary which has been honored as a Blue Ribbon School. New laws have been signed to strengthen Connecticut's ability to prosecute hate crimes and improve safety at school bus stops. In addition, the deadline for Access Health CT's Special Enrollment Period is approaching.
Additional Investment into the Early Childhood Education Endowment, Increased Aid for SNAP Benefit Cuts, and Medical Debt Erased for Many
June 8, 2026Recent actions taken at the Capitol include great news for Newington HS as their School-Based Health Center received additional funding, an additional investment into the Early Childhood Education Endowment, increased aid for SNAP benefit cuts, and Medical Debt Erased for many.
Webster Hill Blue Ribbon Honor, $2 Million for Newington Center, New State-Based Graduate Loan Program, and May is Mental Health Awareness Month
June 1, 2026Congratulations to Webster Hill School for their Blue Ribbon Honor. Newington was awarded $2 million in funding for the redevelopment of Newington Town Center. The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority has launched a new state-based Graduate Loan Program. Plus, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, here are links to resources available for anyone who may be struggling or supporting a loved one who is struggling.
Absentee Voting for All and CSCU Statement
May 26, 2026Absentee Voting for All is now law in Connecticut and CSCU statement regarding leadership and misconduct.