Amy Morrin Bello

A 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.

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for everyone.

The Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.

I will be hosting a Fall Listening Session along with my colleague Rep. Wood on September 14. If you haven't been able to make it to one of the previous sessions, please plan to join us!

We have made significant strides in supporting higher education and ensuring a brighter future with opportunities, support, and financial relief for our students.
During the 2023 legislative session, we allocated over $135 million more for higher education in our biennial state budget than initially proposed.

It’s that time again when we begin back-to-school preparations and I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.

During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.

A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.