Geraldo Reyes Jr

I was proud to join my House colleagues to approve legislation preserving access to health care at Waterbury Hospital. We voted in favor of a deal for the University of Connecticut Health Center to buy the hospital for $13 million.

The House, and eventually the Senate, will vote on a proposal to set aside another $500 million for a federal emergency relief fund, ensuring that our state has a financial backstop to protect our residents.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients now have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

There are a number of resources available to help those struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. Generation Power CT, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, and Eversource are offering vital support.

Work is in full swing on a sprawling Amazon fulfillment center that will bring in an estimated 1,000 full-time jobs to Waterbury and Naugatuck.

Governor Ned Lamont announced $3 million in emergency state funding for Connecticut Foodshare to assist residents expected to lose access to federal food assistance. 

The state approved approximately $1 million for CT Renaissance to purchase the McAuliffe Center. This funding will expand access to essential services that help individuals on the path to recovery and stability.

Construction is underway to renovate Waterbury's train station, and a new grocery store has opened in the 75th District, addressing a huge need to provide nutritious food in our community.