Roland Lemar

Equal Pay Day highlighted the persistent wage gap and fight for gender equality in the workplace. Also, a CTDOT update on bridge maintenance coming up over the next month. Lots of spring happenings going on over the next few months.

The Medicaid Rally at the Capitol was part of a nationwide day of action by members of Congress to warn against the consequences of Medicaid funding cuts. We also are Celebrating Women's History Month and National Agriculture Week.

It has been 5 years since the start of the COVID pandemic and healthcare workers rallied outside the Capitol. There is an important scam alert from the CT State Police and honoring service dogs with National K-9 Veterans Day.

Affordable childcare is a top priority that we are working on this session. Also, Connecticut is offering job assistance for displaced federal workers.

Critical vote on funding, Real ID deadline coming up, and information on an important scam alert.

The IRS Direct File tool and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program are two ways you can file your taxes for free if you meet the criteria. Also, useful information on tracking Bills this session.

I am a Co-Sponsor of legislation on Social Media and Minors, read more about the bill and how it provides needed protections for our children. Also, information on unemployment assistance for Federal Employees and Contractors.

A look at the 2025 Priority Bills this session and more information on the proposal of increasing Medicaid Reimbursement Rates. Two grant programs for women-owned businesses are now accepting applications and a safety reminder from the CTDOT.