Stephen Meskers

Starting January 1, Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt. The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 

It’s a privilege and honor to represent the House of Representatives as co-chair of the Commerce Committee. I look forward to continuing my efforts to help grow the economy of the state. I’m extremely proud of the bipartisan nature of our committee and I thank House Speaker Ritter and Majority Leader Rojas for signaling their confidence in me and reappointing me to this wonderful position.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and support the caregivers who give so much to our families and communities.

Great news for low and moderate-income homebuyers in Connecticut!

The CT DEEP grant will make fast, affordable, and reliable connectivity widely available in Greenwich.

Election Day this year is Tuesday November 5 and for the first time in Connecticut history residents can take advantage of the state's new early voting law.

A number of new laws that were passed during the 2024 legislative session will go into effect on Tuesday, October 1st.

The Connecticut Youth Employment Program is an initiative designed to help young people ages 14 to 24 explore careers by providing opportunities to work alongside professionals who assist them in building career networks and receive on-the-job training while also covering participant salaries and other job-related expenses, such as uniforms and transportation to and from work.