Eleni Kavros DeGraw

I am sure we are all anticipating snowmageddon this weekend, and I hope you’ll heed the ultimate warnings to stay off the roads.

Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington in 1963 for jobs, freedom, civil rights, and an end to racism.

This week, before a short session, is the week everyone comes out of hibernation, and there are workshops, site visits, speed dating with the people advocating for bills this session, and colleagues clamoring for their own bills.

Happy New Year! I hope that your holidays were fun, but also restful. I am grateful that all three of our children were home for Christmas, and the house was full of joy.

As 2025 comes to a close, there is no better time to express my gratitude for your support over the past year.

We've had our share of challenging moments.

We've had our share of victories, too.

Amid the hustle and bustle, my team will be getting some much-needed rest over the holidays, so you may see one or two fewer e-newsletters from me. As always, if you need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me at Eleni.KavrosDeGraw@cga.ct.gov. We've seen an influx of constituent calls and emails lately regarding help needed, and I want to make sure you can still reach me quickly.

As you may have heard, the U.S. Senate failed to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies

As a result, Governor Lamont announced that the state expects to spend roughly $70 million next year to make up for the loss.

The calendar may still technically be fall, but these temperatures certainly feel like January and true winter! With that in mind, we are sharing some safety tips around space heaters—number one, never ever plug them into an extension cord or a power strip—always plug them into a wall. You'll also find information on heating bill assistance for anyone who may qualify for it.