Kenneth Gucker

Did you know that an estimated 3,550 Connecticut women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year? While anyone is at risk of developing breast cancer, it is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in American women, except for skin cancers.

I want to alert you about a recent communication from the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL) on a series of text scams that include links to fake webpages resembling CTDOL unemployment pages, including the unemployment benefits login page.

If you're looking for a fun way to kick off Autumn, look no further than a short ride on a vintage train to the Danbury Railway Museum’s Pumpkin Patch. This popular annual family fund-raising event will take place on five weekends: October 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, and 29-30 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the museum. Trains will depart at 11:00 AM, Noon, 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

The application period for the 2022-2023 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open! This program provides crucial support to vulnerable Connecticut homeowners and renters with the costs of heating their homes.

One of the top issues that face my constituents is the costs of utilities, in particular, Eversource. While the legislature doesn’t control rates, we have been working to address these costs.

I am excited to announce that CareerConneCT, a program I supported to help individuals whose employment was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, is underway.

Connecticut's 2022 Sales Tax Free Week is August 21 through August 27. This is a great opportunity to take the kids back-to-school shopping or to treat yourself or your loved ones while saving.

Connecticut's hospitality industry was hit hard by COVID-19. While many of our favorite restaurants, hotels, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues and more have made progress in their recovery, we know they're still trying to rebuild.