Corey P. Paris

lease see the Stamford Delegation's response to ICE activity in our city.

You know the beginning of the school year is getting close when Sales Tax-Free Week is here. Now through Saturday, please don't miss the opportunity to save a little money on back-to-school shopping and grab a little something for yourself, too.

August is Black Business Month and, yes, we celebrate Black-owned businesses, our entrepreneurs, innovation, creativity, and more during these 31 days - but one month? Really? We can commit to more than that, right?

Sweeping legislative reform to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) culminated with Governor Ned Lamont's signature on Public Act 26-26 at Stamford Health on Thursday. I was proud to attend this press conference, especially as the House chair of the Committee on Children.

I am including an item on precautions you can take during the current Cyclosporiasis outbreak, including steps at home you can follow to help reduce risks.

We're getting some relief from last week's heat and some much-needed rain, too. We've had some vicious storms, too. SNAP recipients who experienced an extended power outage due to the storm on the Fourth of July are eligible for supplemental benefits to replace food that spoiled after purchase. Keep scrolling for more details.

I enjoy getting out among the community and chatting about whatever folks want to chat about. There were plenty of opportunities for just that during the Juneteenth Celebration at Jackie Robinson Park over the weekend. It was good to see so many of you.

I hope you're well! There's a lot to cover in this newsletter edition, including a bill signing today that increases job benefits for people who serve their communities well, including police officers, firefighters, and more. Please see more details about this and other recent bill signings.