Ken Gucker

Affordable and accessible childcare is essential for Connecticut families and businesses to thrive. H.B. 5003, a top legislative priority for House Democrats this session, will expedite funding for families, attract and retain childcare educators, and enhance both new and existing childcare facilities.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that Wrong Way Driver Detection Installations will be performed on I-84 at Exit 2 eastbound and Exit 8 westbound in Danbury. This project is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, March 12. The project consists of installation of the wrong way driver system on I-84 Eastbound, Exit 2 in Danbury.

On Monday, I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.

Great news! The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has awarded the Candlewood Lake Authority $27,553 for outreach and education. This funding comes from the Aquatic Invasive Species grant program, which was established through PA 19-190, a bill that I advocated and supported in 2019. It's humbling to know that bills like this continue to provide valuable resources to the community.

Please join the Danbury delegation for a meet and greet event next Tuesday, February 18th. We will be available to listen and discuss your questions, comments and concerns. Hope to see you there!

On Tuesday, my colleagues and I introduced HB 5986 - An Act Establishing a Refundable Child Tax Credit against the Personal Income Tax.

I was recently featured in a piece published in the Hartford Business Journal. I talked about my blue collar working experience, how I balanced owning a business and serving as a state rep, and more. Click here to check out the article.

On the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, we must become the generations who carry forward the legacy of the witnesses, remember the lives lost, and challenge those who would distort or deny the past.