Frank J. Smith

The state has announced a major step forward in easing the burden of medical debt, eliminating some or all outstanding medical bills for approximately 40,000 Connecticut residents.

As we welcome a new year, several laws that we passed in the last legislative session took effect on January 1, 2026.

The governor has put a plan forward to deliver a critical lifeline to Connecticut residents hit hardest by recent federal budget cuts. This proposal includes millions for health care.

The state is committing $70 million to offset cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies. The funding will shield thousands of families from huge increases expected in the new year.

I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. There will be two free Thanksgiving Day meals in Milford for anyone in need.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients 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.

Please join me and Sen. James Maroney for a free community coffee hour, and start your morning on Thursday, October 30 with a meaningful conversation about the issues that matter most to Milford.