New Laws Effective July 1
July 8, 2024Several new laws that address many issues aimed at improving our great state became effective on July 1st.
HB 5491 Signed into Law
June 20, 2024Public Act 24-46 has been signed into law, effective October 1, 2024. This new legislation provides a property tax exemption for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability rating as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. As a Navy veteran, I was proud to cosponsor this important bill, which passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly.
Connecticut’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol
June 17, 2024Cooling centers, pools, and splash parks will be open as we approach the start of our first extreme hot weather protocol. It will be a brutally hot and humid stretch of weather from Tuesday through the rest of the week, and we all want to ensure that our most vulnerable are protected. The protocol begins Tuesday at 12 P.M. and will remain in effect through Sunday at 12 P.M.
DANBURY DELEGATION CELEBRATES FUNDING FROM STATE BOND COMMISSION
June 7, 2024State Representatives Bob Godfrey (D- 110th House District), Farley Santos
(D- 109th House District) and State Senator Julie Kushner (D – 24th Senate District) are celebrating the state bonding money that was awarded to Danbury.
Paid Sick Leave Signed into Law
May 29, 2024Workers should never have to choose between their health and their jobs. This legislation signed by Governor Lamont expands this coverage to include more workers in two ways:
PA 24-34 Signed into Law
May 23, 2024Last December, Mary Consoli knocked on my front door. Mary is a retired nurse who has been a long-time friend, and who has worked with the League of Women Voters' absentee ballot program for many years. She had a tale to tell.
Expanding Health Care and Forgiving Student Loans
May 21, 2024Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.
Danbury Delegation Celebrates Funding
May 13, 2024I'm proud to say we passed a bipartisan spending stabilization plan that will ensure our two-year state budget's historic tax cuts are protected, and we invest in the priorities that matter to you. In total, over $56 million will be coming to Danbury! Please watch this video to learn more