CURRENT NEWS

Health Care Assistance for Paraeducators

September 8, 2023

Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers and students, which makes them an integral part of the school ecosystem. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

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Protections For The Elderly

August 4, 2023

During session, we successfully passed legislation that protects and supports individuals in the state who are in the twilight years of their life. Unfortunately, as the elderly population steadily rises, scam attempts against that community also increases. To help shield our older residents from being victimized, we passed  PA 23-161, AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS.

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Legislative Update with First Selectman Harrington August 10

August 2, 2023

On Thursday, August 10, I will host a legislative update event with Windsor Locks First Selectman Paul Harrington. The event will be held at the Windsor Locks Senior Center at 10:30 am. First Selectman Harrington and I will be available to discuss updates to the center, as well as legislation from last session that will benefit seniors. Please join us!

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Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax

July 14, 2023

During 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.

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New Laws Effective July 1st

June 27, 2023

A 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.

See below for some highlights.

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Windsor Public Schools Summer Food Program Now Open

June 23, 2023

Free summer meals are now available for children and teens in Windsor. All individuals 18 years and younger are eligible to receive free lunch at Sharshon and John Fitch Park. No registration, ID or paperwork is required, but all food must be eaten at the meal site. One meal is allowed per child during each meal service. Free lunches will be provided Monday - Friday through August 18. 

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Connecticut Receives Credit Rating Upgrade From Kroll

May 29, 2023

Good 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!

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