Bob Godfrey

We celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this week. His words are still an inspiration to me and to all people, especially in this difficult, divisive, and challenging time.

Great news! Four Danbury Public Schools were recently honored as "Schools of Distinction" for outstanding student growth and high academic performance:

Happy New Year! We had many legislative victories in 2025, and I look forward to building on that success in 2026.

As we welcome a new year, several laws passed in the last legislative session will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Merry Christmas! I hope you are able to take the day to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

I hope you have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. It is a unique American holiday, celebrating our blessings. We gather with family and fiend to enjoy our meal together and share our love.

Last week, the legislature convened in special session to address several important matters, including the need for temporary adjustments to the Budget Reserve Fund and the appropriation of funds to offset reductions in federal programs such as SNAP, WIC, and others that directly impact our Connecticut residents. We also took up a number of additional priorities aimed at supporting essential state programs and maintaining fiscal stability. House Bill No. HB-8003 is the state's $500 million funding response to cutbacks in federal funding.

Last Wednesday, the House of Representatives met for a special session. We passed a few great pieces of legislation, but today I wanted to highlight HB 8002.