Steven Stafstrom

I am pleased to share that bus service for Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) students will be restored this fall, thanks to a newly negotiated transportation agreement led by the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE). Reliable school transportation is essential to ensuring that Bridgeport students can fully engage in their education and succeed each day.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 17, and runs through Saturday, August 23. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.

Connecticut committed to providing access to maternal health services during the 2025 legislative session with the passage of HB7102, An Act Concerning Maternal and Infant Health Care, and HB 7214, An Act Concerning Maternal Health.

Governor Lamont signed legislation this week that puts patients first and holds insurance companies accountable.

Summer is here, and we hope you get a chance to enjoy the many parks, beaches, and attractions our beautiful state has to offer.

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1.

For too long, Connecticut's special education model has faced fundamental flaws that prevented all students from receiving the proper education they deserve. With our recent passage of HB 5001: An Act Concerning the Quality and Delivery of Special Education Services in Connecticut, we are taking important steps to reform this system.

Amid one of the most constrained housing markets in the nation, families across our communities are finding it harder than ever to secure homes. Rents are rising, available housing is scarce, and outdated policies are standing in the way of new construction. This housing crisis impacts every facet of life — limiting economic opportunity, straining our education and healthcare systems, and affecting public safety.