Mary M. Mushinsky

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) wants residents to be aware of new work requirements affecting some recipients of SNAP benefits and upcoming changes to HUSKY Health eligibility rules.

The good news: most people will not lose their benefits. However, it is important to review the new requirements and determine whether they apply to your situation.

Medical debt can place a significant financial burden on families in communities across Connecticut, which can result in severe economic hardship or bankruptcy.

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial kick off to summer, we hope you get a chance to enjoy the many parks, beaches, and attractions our beautiful state has to offer.

Whether it's our first responders, veterans, nurses, teachers, or other skilled workers, it is important that we continue to invest in and protect the people who keep our communities safe and running.

Thank you for allowing me the honor and privilege to serve the 85th District. Here are my final remarks on the House Floor as we approached Sine Die.

Bipartisan state budget adjustments were passed by the legislature that make historical investments in our cities and towns to help stabilize property taxes and enhance local public education.

Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is open to eligible renters who are elderly or living with a disability and meet certain income requirements

CT Mirror Explains takes a deep dive into the state's bottle redemption law, with return rates skyrocketing after raising the return from 5 cents (set in 1978) to 10 cents (voted on in 2021, set to begin in 2024).