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Upcoming Bridgeport Delegation Legislative Session Forum
Join the Bridgeport Delegation on Thursday, June 4th, for a Legislative Session Forum. We want to connect with the community and have a discussion about what was accomplished during the 2026 session and hear directly from residents.
We will discuss education, housing, public safety, funding for our community, and more. During this forum, we will be joined by the School + State Finance Project for a presentation on funding for our schools.
The Bridgeport Delegation Legislative Session Forum will take place on Thursday, June 4th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the Bridgeport Public Library (925 Broad Street). |
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State Bond Commission Approves Funding for Bridgeport
Great news for Bridgeport! This week, the State Bond Commission approved $3,532,388 in state funding for Capital Prep Harbor School as part of a request for charter school funding. This project includes the construction of a new building on the Capital Prep Harbor School campus. Capital Prep Harbor School supports students K-12 in Downtown Bridgeport. This funding will help create new opportunities for students, increase accessibility, and invest back in our community.
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Support for Success Village Residents Signed Into Law
This week, Governor Lamont signed SB 1, the budget, including relief for Success Village residents, into law. SB 1 included targeted tax relief for the hundreds of Bridgeport and Stratford residents who have dealt with poor treatment at Success Village.
The budget measure forgives accumulated overdue tax interest at no cost to the state or the City of Bridgeport, while also supporting critical renovations and infrastructure improvements throughout the complex. I am proud to deliver this major win for their community and for Governor Lamont for signing SB 1 into law to deliver real, meaningful relief to these residents after years of mismanagement. |
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Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority: MyCHESLA Grad Loan
The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority (CHESLA) has officially launched the MyCHESLA Grad Loan, a new state-based graduate loan program designed to preserve access to affordable, fixed-rate financing for Connecticut students pursuing advanced degrees following the elimination of the federal Grad PLUS loan program, effective July 1.
CHESLA’s new graduate loan program supports students enrolled in both graduate and professional degree programs.
Borrowers can choose from repayment terms of 5, 10, or 15 years, along with flexible in-school repayment options, including interest-only payments, full deferment, or immediate principal-and-interest payments. Combined, these options provide borrowers with nine fixed-rate offerings tailored to meet a range of financial needs.
Importantly, all approved borrowers have equal access to the same nine fixed rates, ensuring a transparent, fair, and consistent pricing structure.
Fixed interest rates for the MyCHESLA Grad Loan range from 5.50% to 7.99%, depending on the selected repayment term and in-school repayment option. The program offers a cost-effective, borrower-focused alternative to higher-cost private loans, with every available fixed rate remaining below the current federal Grad PLUS loan rate of 8.94%. |
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As always, please feel free to contact me at 800-842-8267 or by email at Andre.Baker@cga.ct.gov. And for news and legislative updates, please visit my official Facebook page.
Sincerely,
Andre Baker |
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