Toni E. Walker

I am honored by the confidence placed in me to serve as Chair of Appropriations and for the opportunity to continue focusing on, and keeping at the forefront, the important issues facing Connecticut residents. I look forward to a productive session ahead. I thank Speaker Ritter and Majority Leader Rojas for their support.

Connecticut has made significant progress in strengthening its pension funds for retired state workers and addressing legacy debt, which isn’t just good news for pension holders, but for all taxpayers.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and support the caregivers who give so much to our families and communities.

Great news for low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut!

Election Day this year is Tuesday November 5 and for the first time in Connecticut history residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law.

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.

The Connecticut Youth Employment Program is an initiative designed to help young people ages 14 to 24 explore careers by providing opportunities to work alongside professionals who assist them in building career networks and receive on-the-job training while also covering participant salaries and other job-related expenses, such as uniforms and transportation to and from work.

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week begins on Sunday, August 18 and runs through Saturday, August 24. It provides a chance to save money, whether it is taking the kids back-to-school shopping or treating yourself or your loved ones.