Patricia Dillon

As we feared, last week, on a party line vote, the U.S. Senate failed to protect your care and extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. The GOP killed a Democratic proposal to protect the subsidies for three years. This is devastating for families.

First, good news on our state library - after our litigation, pursuant to court order, Institute of Museum and Library Services grants will be reinstated by the federal government.

We are thankful to call the great State of Connecticut home. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours.

I had a busy and exciting week. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives held a special session. I also participated in a CT-Irish Relations Roundtable with the Irish Consul General.

As part of my broader concern about opportunity, this fall I'm participating in a 'Working Group for the Relief of Connecticut Borrowers.' We're hearing presentations on programs affecting Connecticut students and graduates with higher education debt.

Today is Election Day! The polls will be open until 8:00 pm. As long as you are in line by 8:00 pm, you have the right to cast a ballot.

Below is a list of food assistance resources in New Haven. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to my office.

As the budget passed by the GOP in Congress takes effect, the news will be grim. I’ll report to you on our efforts to care for one another. At the same time our community is moving forward on improving our quality of life, and I’ll report that too.