CURRENT NEWS

CT Child Tax Credit Providing Boost to Families

June 15, 2022

Since 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.

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Updates to CT's Red Flag Law Take Effect

June 1, 2022

Last 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.

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Great Economic News for CT

May 31, 2022

Connecticut'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.

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Gun Control In Light of the Tragedy in Uvalde, TX

May 25, 2022

The 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.

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