Hubert Delany

While the $500 million emergency fund plans to cover the lack of funding for the national Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), there are other state resources available now.

Open Enrollment for Access Health CT's (AHCT) health and dental insurance is currently open through Monday, Dec. 15 for plans beginning at the start of next year. Residents can enroll until Thursday, Jan. 15 for plans beginning in February.

I hope you and your family are staying warm and happy during this holiday season.

As I reflected this Thanksgiving, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the people of our community.

Thanks to the Early Childhood Education Endowment, an initiative that was passed by the General Assembly in the 2025 legislative session, the expansion of the Early Start CT program in 2026 marks an important step forward in meeting the growing demand for high-quality early childhood care and education across Connecticut.

During the special session on Wednesday, we passed legislation that continues to build on House Democrats’ commitment to children’s behavioral health care.

House Bill 8003: An Act Concerning Temporary Adjustments to the Budget Reserve Fund and Appropriating Funds to Address Reductions in Federa

I hope you and your family are staying warm and happy this holiday season. This past Wednesday, November 12th, the House of Representatives convened for a special session to tackle the urgent needs of the people we serve.

I’m proud to share that all Connecticut SNAP recipients now have access to their full November benefits on their EBT cards.