Jaime Foster

You are cordially invited to attend an event recognizing the extraordinary legacy of the Six Triple Eight, Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only Black, female battalion to serve overseas during World War II, and honor the ten women of the Six Triple Eight who lived in the State of Connecticut.

Event Details:
Date: March 4
Time: 11:30 am
Location: 1st Floor Atrium – Hall of Flags – Capitol Building

On March 3, the Veterans' & Military Affairs Committee will hold a public hearing on several important bills, including Troops to Trades & the CT Veterans Dental Care Access Program.

A new round of state grants will help target food insecurity, which affects an estimated one in ten Connecticut residents.

The state's Student Loan Reimbursement Program has recently begun accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

Check out my latest e-newsletter - session starts, Black History Month, state and federal changes to SNAP, special enrollment period for Access Health CT, flying in a Blackhawk, events & more.

Governor Ned Lamont announced that, due to an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days, he is ordering the duration of the state’s currently enacted Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until noon on Thursday, February 5.

If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.