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August 21, 2023It’s that time again when we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations. It can be a chaotic time for families, so I want to share news and events that will help ease that transition for the upcoming school year.
Hartford Flood Compensation Program's Application Process Begins September 1
August 14, 2023September 1 is the start of the Hartford Flood Compensation Program's application process.
Established through the adoption of the governor's 2024-2025 biennium budget, this $5 million pilot program will be overseen by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), administered by Dr. Gary Rhule, and charged with providing financial assistance or reimbursement to eligible owners of real property in the city of Hartford who experienced damage caused by flooding on or after January 1, 2021.
Additional SNAP Benefits for CT's Children
August 11, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), announced this week that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Hartford Opens Cooling Centers Ahead of Second Heat Wave
July 26, 2023We are heading into another heat wave here in Connecticut, so Governor Lamont has activated the state's extreme hot weather protocol, effective today, and will remain in effect through 8 a.m. on Sunday.
Expanded Assistance to New Homeowners
July 10, 2023Part of what makes Connecticut great is that we seek to lift up all residents, regardless of income or background. This program is one more example of that commitment to our community.
Summer at the Museum is BACK!
July 5, 2023Under the program, Connecticut children 18 years of age and under – plus one accompanying adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens, and zoos.
Black & Puerto Rican Caucus Issues Statement Regarding Attack on Rep. Khan
June 30, 2023The BPRC issued a statement today regarding the attack on one of our fellow representatives, Rep. Maryam Khan, at Eid services this past week.
New Laws Set to Take Effect July 1st
June 29, 2023A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.