Juan R. Candelaria

Employers in the 95th District - you might be interested in taking part in this seminar. On Thursday, December 14, at 10am, the CT Department of Labor’s Business Engagement Unit, will host a free virtual seminar that welcomes business owners and managers, human resources professionals, supervisors, benefits managers, and any other employers interested in learning about the Unemployment Insurance process.

I have great news for parents who are struggling to find and afford high quality childcare. Connecticut has created its first home-based child care apprenticeship program, which aims to create more, high demand, and better-paying jobs.

Last weekend, I was thrilled to be chosen as President-Elect for the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. Being elevated to this role is a tremendous honor, and this responsibility is one I will faithfully execute every day.

On this Thanksgiving, I wish to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. In this season of reflection, I am especially thankful for friends like you, the joy of shared moments, and the support that surrounds us.

Our community is strong thanks to our residents and everyone working together to make our state a great place to live.

We have a great deal to look forward to in the upcoming days with Thanksgiving celebrations, being together with loved ones, and Small Business Saturday just around the corner on November 25. The latter is a great opportunity to support our local entrepreneurs, artisans, and small businesses that make our community unique and vibrant.

Thanks to our strong, fiscally responsible policies at the state level:
Our bond ratings are stellar.
Job growth numbers keep improving.
We have cut billions in unfunded pension debts from our balance sheets.

Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period for 2024 opens this Wednesday, November 1. During this period, individuals can enroll for the first time, renew their coverage, and explore the various policy options to see which will be the most beneficial.

Connecticut-based Dalio Education recently released a report it commissioned that focused on "disconnected and at-risk youth" and found more than 63,000 young adults were disconnected, and 56,000 students were at risk between 2021 and 2022, according to the compiled data.