Governor Unveils His Budget Proposal
February 21, 2019The budget presentation is one of the most anticipated events at the State Capitol and Governor Lamont unveiled his Biennial Budget Address during the General Assembly Joint Session.
A Paid Family Medical Leave Program in Connecticut
February 19, 2019Last week, the state took its first step in potentially introducing a Paid Family Medical Leave program. House Bill 5003, An Act Implementing a Paid Family Medical Leave Program, came before the Labor and Public Employee Committee for a Public Hearing.
Forum On Family Court Reform
February 6, 2019I was pleased to join with Speaker Joe Aresimowicz and colleagues for an excellent forum on Family Court Reform with professionals and families coming up to the capitol to testify.
Small Businesses: Our Legislative Priority
February 1, 2019We are working hard to make it easier to do business in Connecticut.
Resources Available For Federal Employees
January 17, 2019The impact on federal employees from the prolonged government shutdown is increasingly affecting the livelihood of over 1,500 Connecticut residents and their families. Each additional day they work for no pay - child care, mortgages, food and car payments, to name a few, are falling behind and there is no indication for when paychecks will resume.
Access Health CT Deadline Extension
December 19, 2018There is still time to get quality and affordable insurance coverage! With several new plan structures available this year, Access Health CT has decided to extend their enrollment period until Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019.
State Program Lowers Interest On Student Loans
December 4, 2018I am pleased to share that Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) student loan refinancing program, Refi CT helps students and families manage student loan debt.
Energy Assistance Applications Open
October 9, 2018Cold weather is headed our way in the coming months and the Connecticut Community Action Agency (CAA) Network is accepting energy assistance applications ahead of the 2018-2019 heating season.