Access Health CT Deadline Extended & New Rules for SNAP Benefits
January 14, 2026Access Health CT has extended its final enrollment deadline to Saturday, January 31. The state is reminding those with SNAP benefits that new, federal legislation has changed eligibility standards.
Apply for Heating Assistance by Saturday & Celebrating Three Kings Day
January 8, 2026An emergency energy assistance program is offering up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households cover electric, gas, or heating fuel expenses. I was privileged to dress up as a Wise Man for Three Kings Day, an important tradition in our community.
Crews Make Progress With Water Main Repairs
January 2, 2026Crews are making significant progress repairing the site of the water main break that left thousands of Waterbury residents without water for up to six difficult days.
Erasing Medical Debt & Funding for Home Energy-Saving Upgrades
December 30, 2025The state has helped erase some or all of the medical debt for another 40,000 Connecticut residents and approved millions to help homeowners make energy-saving upgrades that lower utility costs.
Addressing Our Water Crisis & Stepping Up Amid Federal Cuts
December 23, 2025Crews are identifying key intersections to improve water infrastructure after last week's historic outage. The state is tapping into an emergency relief fund to support those most affected by federal cuts.
Crews Working Nonstop To Restore Water Service
December 16, 2025The City of Waterbury continues working around the clock to safely restore water service following the recent system-wide shutdown.
New State Fund Offsets Looming Health Care Cuts
December 15, 2025The state is committing $70 million to offset cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies, shielding thousands of families from huge expected health care increases in the new year.
Addressing Waterbury's Housing Shortage
December 10, 2025The governor signed legislation that we passed in a November special session to address Waterbury's and Connecticut's long-standing housing shortage.





