James Sánchez

I was proud to join the legislature to convene in a special session to debate several important bills including housing, children's behavioral health, and setting aside state funding to offset federal budget cuts.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

There are a number of resources available to help those struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. The community is invited to thank our heroes on Veterans Day.

Governor Ned Lamont announced $3 million in emergency state funding for Connecticut Foodshare to assist residents expected to lose access to federal food assistance. 

Early voting is underway across the state and continues through Sunday, November 2. Veterans in the greater Hartford area are eligible for free dental care.

October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hartford will host the Eversource Hartford Marathon this weekend.

A number of new laws that we passed during the 2025 legislative session took effect on October 1. They affect all kinds of issues including senior safety, e-bikes, motorcycles, street takeovers, and much more.

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and honoring generations of resilience and creativity. Last week, my friends and colleagues raised the Puerto Rican flag at the Capitol days before the Puerto Rican Day Parade.