VIDEO: Talking with Donna Grieder with Guilford Food Pantry
February 24, 2026Representative Rader met with Donna Grieder of the Guilford Food Pantry to discuss how the food pantry works, how people can access it, & more.
VIDEO: Sitting Down with Melissa George of the Women & Family Life Center
February 20, 2026Representative Rader sat down with Melissa George, Director of Programs at the Women & Family Life Center, to talk about concerns residents have, including affordability & housing.
VIDEO: Reproductive Rights Caucus Press Conference on Legislative Priorities
February 19, 2026On February 18, Representative Rader joined fellow members of the Reproductive Rights Caucus to talk about this session's legislative priorities.
Student Loan Help Available
February 19, 2026The state's Student Loan Reimbursement Program has recently begun accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year.
Celebrating Black History Month
February 11, 2026February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.
PRESS RELEASE: Reps. Turco & Rader Call for Universal Access to Free Breakfast
February 5, 2026State Representatives Gary Turco (D-Newington/New Britain) and Moira Rader (D-Guilford/Branford) are announcing their plan to again introduce a proposal aimed at expanding access to free breakfast for Connecticut’s children. They are calling on colleagues in the General Assembly to co-introduce the measure during the upcoming legislative session.
Governor Extends Severe Cold Weather Protocol Until February 5
January 26, 2026Governor Ned Lamont announced that, due to an updated weather forecast indicating that this stretch of brutally frigid temperatures Connecticut is experiencing will remain for at least another ten days, he is ordering the duration of the state’s currently enacted Severe Cold Weather Protocol to remain in effect until noon on Thursday, February 5.
Get Help With Your Heating Bills
January 22, 2026If you or someone you know is struggling to keep up with their energy bills, it is not too late to apply for assistance to help with the costs of this winter heating season.





