Advocating for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence
October 7, 2022Today, I had the honor of standing against domestic violence alongside local leaders and some members of the Stamford legislative delegation. October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I'm proud to see Stamford and Connecticut leaders take action to disrupt the cycle of violence.
Energy Assistance Program Gets Federal Funding Boost
October 4, 2022An additional $1 billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package recently approved by Congress.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 3, 2022Did 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. In the U.S., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
White House Allocates $1.5 Billion to Address Opioid Crisis
September 30, 2022As too many families know, the overdose epidemic has had a devastating impact on this nation – reaching large cities, small towns, tribal lands, and every community in between. Yesterday, The White House announced that the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded nearly $1.5 billion to support states, tribal lands, and territories’ efforts to address the opioid crisis and support individuals in recovery.
Violent Crime in CT Continues to Decline
September 28, 2022This week, the annual crime statistics report that compiles data on crimes reported to state law enforcement agencies was released, and it shows violent and property crimes are down from the previous year, which preserves Connecticut's status as one of the safest states in the country.
New Laws Take Effect on October 1
September 28, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session.
Deadline to Apply for Renters' Rebate is October 1
September 26, 2022This is reminder that if you or someone you know is elderly or disabled and currently renting housing, the Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program deadline to apply is fast approaching.
CT Makes Historic Pension Payment
September 26, 2022State Comptroller Natalie Braswell announced that her office will transfer $3.1 billion into the rainy-day fund. This move triggers a statutory mandate that requires a one-time, special payment of $2.8 billion to be made toward the state’s unfunded pension liabilities.