Joseph P. Gresko

College costs are soaring and students are saddled with more and more debt. I am pleased to share information about the Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) Refinance Loan Program, Refi CT.

The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM) is hosting a two-day clinic that provides FREE dental care to those who would otherwise go without this care.

Sikorsky will build 200 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. This is great news for Stratford’s Sikorsky and the hundreds of suppliers in the region.

I had an informative legislative forum at the library. Thanks to those who came out for the discussion. I am a better legislator when I hear from you.

Connecticut has an innovative economy. I’m glad to report that Connecticut is ranked ninth in the U.S. for technical innovation. That’s according to WalletHub, a personal finance website.

I spoke at Retired Teachers Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Hartford. The annual event is hosted by ARTC (Association of Retired Teachers of Connecticut).

The state is working to bring back small shell fishing operations in Connecticut which will grow our economy. Connecticut now owns 900 acres around the thimble islands, an area that has been fished for centuries.

In order to keep the flow of legislation moving, the House holds technical sessions each day. On Friday, I was acting-House Majority Leader. Thanks to Majority Leader Matt Ritter for the opportunity...and the desk.