Lucy Dathan

Our Norwalk delegation announced that two Norwalk projects received a combined $5 million in state funding through Round 8 of the Community Investment Fund 2030 at the CIF board meeting.

I was pleased to host a presentation and discussion focused on employment, disability and workforce issues with members of the IDD community. We explored challenges, opportunities, and policy solutions that can strengthen disability employment outcomes and support a future‑ready workforce across Connecticut.

I joined the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for their 2026 Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

A new round of state grants will help target food insecurity, which affects an estimated one in ten Connecticut residents.

Our 2026 legislative session kicked off this week and we’re ready to get to work. As an even-year session, this is a shorter session running from February 4 through May 6. Opening day is always a festive and exciting day for legislators, staff, family and friends.

Heart disease is often preventable, but remains the top killer in the U.S. Here are some simple ways to promote heart health:

• Get CPR Certified
• Exercise Regularly & Manage your Stress
• Keep Track of your cholesterol
• Know your numbers! Learn how to self-measure your own blood pressure

Starting February 1st, 2026, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will begin charging a $45 fee for air travelers who arrive at airport security without a Real ID or another acceptable form of identification, such as a valid passport or trusted traveler card.

ICYMI: On Thursday night we were invited by the League of Women Voters - Norwalk, CT to have a Norwalk Legislator forum. We discussed our 2026 Legislative session that is commencing on February 4th.