Kara Rochelle

I hope this message finds you and your family well! This Thursday, I am holding an Information Session on the ArrayRX Discount Program with Comptroller Scanlon in Ansonia, and Friday is my Monthly Coffee Hour at Valley Diner. Further down in this email, you can find more information on these upcoming events, read about new laws in effect, learn about the Summer EBT program for children, and more.

I hope this message finds you and your family well! This Friday, I am holding my Monthly Coffee Hour, and next Wednesday is the annual Lower Valley Jobs Fair. Further down in this email, you can find more information on these upcoming events, read about state funding for the Derby Greenway, learn about the Access Health Special Enrollment Period open through June 30th, and more.

I hope this message finds you and your family well! The 2026 Legislative Session adjourned on May 6th at midnight. It was a productive Short Session, and we were able to pass legislation to protect and support residents in a variety of policy areas and delivered an increase in funding to municipalities across the state to help address affordability.

The House has been in session every day as we are advocating for the residents of our communities, and we have passed numerous bills, which you can read more about further down in this email. It has been a busy and productive week, from debating on the House Floor to meeting with community members and advocates in the final weeks of the session. This week, we are back at the Capitol fighting the good fight to get meaningful legislation passed this Session. 

I hope this message finds you and yours well! It was another productive week at the Capitol as we are heading into the final few weeks of the Short Session. The House will be in Session next week, Monday through Thursday. Follow along all day on CT-N or YouTube.

I hope this message finds you and yours well! It was another productive week at the Capitol as we are heading into the final weeks of the Short Session. It is a true privilege to serve the people of Ansonia and Derby. Our community and neighbors drive the work that I do at the Capitol, and I carry your stories with me in everything that I do. 

I hope this message finds you and yours well! The 2026 Legislative Session is officially in full swing with committee meetings, public hearings, and lots of advocacy for the resources and policies that will positively impact our community. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve you all. At every turn, I am tackling issues that will benefit the Valley as well as the state as a whole, holding your stories and experiences close in my mind and heart, and working to make a difference.

I will hold my monthly in-person “Coffee with Kara” Event on Friday, February 20th, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Valley Diner, 636 New Haven Ave, Derby.