Black and Latino Studies Begin/DACA Restored
December 11, 2020Connecticut will be the first state in the nation to require all high schools to offer courses on African-American, Black, Puerto Rican, and Latino studies. High schools will be required to offer these courses by Fall 2022.
Happy Hanukkah
December 10, 2020Wishing all my neighbors celebrating this joyful holiday season a blessed, safe and happy Hanukkah.
Winter Protection Assistance Extended
December 1, 2020Relief will be available for those having a difficult time paying their utility bills this winter.
Connecticut's Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has extended the enrollment period for programs preventing heat source shut-offs for residential and non-residential customers through at least February 9, 2021.
Happy Thanksgiving/Small Business Saturday!
November 25, 2020This year, the Thanksgiving holiday will look a little different for most of us. As the Covid pandemic continues to surge, we must do everything we can to keep ourselves, neighbors, family and friends safe and healthy.
Lemar Re-Appointed to Transportation
November 20, 2020House Speaker-designate Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford) today announced New Haven/East Haven State Representative Roland Lemar will continue to serve as House Chair of the Transportation Committee.
COVID Alert CT
November 17, 2020Connecticut residents can now take advantage of a new notification app that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout their communities.
Assistance For Small Businesses
November 13, 2020Small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for a one-time $5,000 grant through the Connecticut CARES Small Business Grant Program.
Access Health Open Enrollment
October 27, 2020As many families struggle with the challenges of COVID-19, Access Health has opened enrollment for those with a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) such as the loss of a job and health insurance because of the pandemic.