Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit
March 3, 2022I was proud to stand with my legislative colleagues on Wednesday and talk about the permanent expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit.
Please click here or on the video below to hear and learn why this is only a beginning and that we still need to do more to help people in Connecticut.
Access Health CT Waives Requirement for Certain Small Businesses
November 30, 2021From now until December 15, small businesses in Connecticut can obtain group health insurance regardless of the number of employees who enroll thanks to Access Health CT's Employee Participation Waiver Period.
Unemployment Benefits Overpayment Waiver
November 2, 2021The Connecticut Department of Labor has recently reported that around 13,000 unemployment benefit recipients received overpayments throughout the pandemic.
Access Health Open Enrollment Begins November 1st
October 27, 2021If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins this Monday, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022.
Shop Local During National Small Business Week
September 15, 2021It's National Small Business Week, the perfect opportunity for us to recognize the hard work and accomplishments of our state’s and nation's small business owners and leaders.
Operation Fuel Ready to Help with Utility Bills
August 19, 2021Electricity costs tend to be at their highest during the summer months - so families struggle to pay their utility bills during this time.
State Advocacy Groups and Lawmakers Discuss Solutions for Juvenile Justice Issues
August 6, 2021On Friday, August 6, 2021, the Connecticut Justice Alliance (CTJA), Tow Youth Justice Institute (TYJI) at the University of New Haven, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU-CT), along with Connecticut community advocates and lawmakers, held a press conference today on the North Steps of the State Capitol to discuss data-driven solutions to car thefts and youth crime that don’t center on incarcerating teens but instead offer an actual plan of action to provide resources to support their specific needs.
$16 Million for Special Education Services
August 5, 2021This week, more than $16 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief II (ESSER II) funds was made available to 170 school districts across Connecticut.