Henry Genga

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Pfizer BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine full approval today, becoming the first vaccine to receive complete authorization following a comprehensive review by the agency, using the extensive data provided as well as conducting their own analyses.

This week, more than $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) funds was made available to 170 school districts across Connecticut. This relief money will allow schools throughout our state to provide special education services to more than 80,000 students during the upcoming school year.

I am pleased to report that the Biden Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have approved a significant and permanent increase in the amount of food stamp assistance available to families in need.

Connecticut's 2021 Sales Tax Free Week is August 15th through August 21st. This is a great opportunity to save while preparing the kids for going back to school.
 

The East Hartford Parks and Recreation Department has announced closing dates of all outdoor pools and modified pool hours beginning Monday, August 9:

Imagine having to work seven extra months just to earn the same pay as a male co­-worker. If you’re a Black woman in the United States, that’s a likely reality.

Effective today, August 2, the Town of East Hartford is reinstituting face mask requirements for all employees and visitors regardless of their vaccination status

The House was in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. We were able to debate and pass several important pieces of legislation. Below is a list of the bills that were passed.