CT Child Tax Credit Providing Boost to Families
June 15, 2022Since applications for the child tax payments opened to the public on June 1, more than 90,000 households have filed to receive the $250 per child tax payment (up to three children). This was included in the $650 million tax relief package that House Democrats approved as part of the 2022 state budget to give much-needed financial relief and flexibility to working families across Connecticut.
Updates to CT's Red Flag Law Take Effect
June 1, 2022Last year, I led the passage of critical updates to our "Red Flag" law, otherwise known as its Risk Warrant or Risk Protection Order statute, to better protect our residents, families, and communities from gun violence. Key provisions of this law took effect today.
Great Economic News for CT
May 31, 2022Connecticut's general obligation bond outlook was just raised from stable to positive by the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This pivotal economic news is due to our historic payments toward our unfunded liabilities, a record rainy day fund and smart investments in the future of our state.
Bond Commission Approves Funding for Black Rock Little League
May 26, 2022I'm pleased to share with you that today the State Bond Commission approved $250,000 for improvements to the Black Rock Little League fields at Ellsworth Park.
Gun Control In Light of the Tragedy in Uvalde, TX
May 25, 2022The tragedy that happened at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and every one that's happened in the past two decades is the result of our federal leaders' inaction. Our state and our country need bold, decisive action to protect our communities from gun violence.
Applications for Child Tax Payments Open June 1
May 23, 2022Applications for the Child Tax Payments that was included as part of a historic $600 million in tax cuts in our 2022 state budget will open June 1, 2022.
$250,000 on State Bond Commission Agenda for Upgrades to Black Rock Little League Fields
May 19, 2022I'm pleased to share with you that $250,000 for improvements to the Black Rock Little League fields at Ellsworth Park has been included on the State Bond Commission's May 26th meeting agenda.
Baby Formula Shortage and Available Resources
May 17, 2022The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) is utilizing numerous options to assist families across the state access baby formula during the nationwide shortage.