Mary Welander

Several new laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session took effect on July 1. New student loan rules are affecting more than 500,000 Connecticut residents.

The state is doubling down on its commitment to helping families afford child care. More than $700 million is now in a special fund to address this issue.

There are several exciting local events planned in our community to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Families are receiving extra help putting food on the table this summer.

The governor signed a bill into law strengthening recruitment and retention efforts for Connecticut’s first responders while expanding benefits.

Our state budget dedicates an additional investment of approximately $320 million into Connecticut’s Early Childhood Education Endowment.

We passed a priority bill into law aimed at protecting and enhancing workers’ rights across Connecticut. The state is investing in Connecticut’s dairy farmers that are struggling due to federally set milk prices.

We passed a bipartisan budget that significantly boosts support for the state’s education system and invests an additional $300 million into the Early Childhood Education Endowment.

Beginning May 1, the cost of your electric bill will go down thanks to a new deal. We advanced legislation setting up common sense procedures regarding homeschooling.