Robin Comey

Scouting America troop visit in Branford discussing constitutional rights and obligations. Also, this marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths, CT offers many resources for those seeking assistance. Plus, the CT State Library is offering Suggested Summer Reading Lists for all grade levels.

The 2025 legislative session officially came to a close, we advanced a budget that puts families first with affordable child care and a child tax credit, legislation that expands services to veterans, transportation bills that make our streets safer, plus reforms that will deliver relief to your electric bill.

Transforming Special Education to deliver better access to services, providing cost controls, and greater transparency. Also, the Housing Reform Bill represents a meaningful step forward in supporting housing needs like housing supply, streamlining regulations, protecting vulnerable residents, and empowering local communities with the tools they need to create solutions. Plus, Branford was awarded a state grant to complete a variety of infrastructure improvements.

Recovery Day at the Capitol meant advocating for recovery funding and raising awareness for recovery support services. In legislative news, the Governor made a Declaration of the Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances this week that led the House to work quickly and effectively to strengthen health coverage for nearly one million elderly, disabled, and low-income children. Plus, there will be more Medical Debt Relief on the way.

It was great to take part in a lot of community events this week, I always look forward to spending time around town. We passed a lot of bills in the House including an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more. Plus, we had a little bipartisan fun at the 4th Annual Kickball Tournament.

Bills for Firefighter Cancer Relief, Healthcare for Seniors and protections for warehouse workers.

An unimaginable tragedy in the Branford community, information on how to reach out for help. Plus, a detailed look at the bills passed in the house this week including the Hero Act.

Budget recommendations have been released and safety tips for Work Zone Awareness Week.