Robert Sanchez

Care 4 Kids, the state’s primary child-care support program, has been reopened, and eligible families on the wait list can now begin to enroll.

After the state House of Representatives met Oct. 3 to consider overriding the veto of the GOP-backed budget, the Republicans refused to call the question for a vote. Now, it is time for us to work together and compromise with the governor and the Republicans to reach a bipartisan agreement on a final budget. To move Connecticut forward, we need to adopt a spending package that invests in our workforce, makes long-term structural changes, and provides municipalities with additional budget flexibility.

Thank you UConn’s Puerto Rican and Latin@s Studies Project for inviting the Latino legislators to a legislative panel discussion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.

I am pleased and grateful to New Britain’s wonderful community for joining us during the Puerto Rican Social & Cultural Festival to help raise funds for our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters who were hit by Hurricane Irma.

Now is the time to start thinking about applying for heating assistance. We are only a month or so away from cold weather. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.

I am pleased that after years of hard work, the much anticipated Borinqueneers Memorial is getting off the ground.

Thank you to those who took time to answer my online survey on the implementation of tolls and the legalization of marijuana. I wanted to share the results with you and here they are! Thank you for participating and for giving me feedback on these critical topics. I will continue to listen carefully as we continue our dialogue regarding these important issues for our state.

I am pleased to share news that New Britain’s Columbus Commons Housing project is moving forward!