Photos from Make the Road CT Press Conference
July 14, 2023Click here to see photos from the Make the Road CT press conference!
Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax
July 14, 2023During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.
Family Fun Days in the Elm City Kick Off
July 12, 2023Yesterday, New Haven families kicked off the first of the city’s Family Fun Days – a summerlong family-fun series of events happening at parks and schoolyards in neighborhood across the Elm City.
Expanded Assistance for New Homeowners
July 7, 2023Great news for first-time homeowners! An additional $20 million has been added to the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's (CHFA) Time To Own Program. Funding for the program - which offers down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut - now stands at $80 million, with over $21.5 million currently available for loan reservations.
New Laws Effective July 1st
June 27, 2023A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.
Celebrating Juneteenth
June 19, 2023Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in our country. This important holiday was unknown to many for several years, but thanks to the tireless work of advocates, it is now rightfully recognized throughout the country.
The Budget We Passed Promotes Fiscal Stability & Responsibility
June 6, 2023After months of negotiations, the House of Representatives delivered a state budget that includes the largest income tax cut in the state’s history and significant increases in funding for local schools, also known as Education Cost Sharing funds.
This balanced, bipartisan budget maintains our commitment to promoting fiscal responsibility and stability to continue strengthening our economy, while delivering on key investments to support children, families and seniors.
Connecticut Receives Credit Rating Upgrade From Kroll
May 23, 2023Good news for Connecticut's growing economy!
Connecticut just received an upgraded credit rating from the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, which means that our General Obligation bond credit rating was upgraded from AA (stable) to AA+ (stable), just one step below the highest credit rating possible!