Disconnected & At-Risk Youth & What Connecticut is Doing to Support Them
October 18, 2023Connecticut-based Dalio Education recently released a report it commissioned that focused on "disconnected and at-risk youth" and found more than 63,000 young adults were disconnected, and 56,000 students were at risk between 2021 and 2022, according to the compiled data.
Funding Coming To New Haven
October 6, 2023Today, the State Bonding Commission met and passed millions of dollars in funding for New Haven. As House Chair of the Transportation Committee and Chair of the Transportation Bonding Committee, I am thrilled by today’s State Bond Commission’s approval of a variety of transformative public infrastructure investments in and around New Haven.
ArrayRx Is Now Open!
October 6, 2023Update! The ArrayRx program is now OPEN.
I highly encourage you to take advantage of this free program that can save Connecticut residents up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state. There's no cost, age restriction or income restriction to join. To sign up, please click here.
CT's Presidential Primary Moved Up By Four Weeks
September 27, 2023Connecticut was lost in the forest at the end of the presidential primary season. During Tuesday’s Special Session, we took this bipartisan proposal and moved the state's presidential primary up by four weeks. This means the presidential primary will occur on the first Tuesday in April.
Laws Effective October 1
September 26, 2023A number of new laws that are effective on October 1st were passed during the 2023 legislative session that address several issue areas to improve our great state.
Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs
September 15, 2023Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all.
On Oct. 2, all Connecticut residents will be eligible to sign up for ArrayRx, a prescription drug discount card program that provides up to 80% off certain prescriptions at nearly all pharmacies in the state.
Health Care Assistance for Paraeducators
September 7, 2023Paraeducators 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.