Kaitlyn Shake

With the 2026 Legislative Session behind us, I spent some time this past week around Stratford and the district connecting with residents on the work we accomplished this session. It is an honor to represent the hardworking people of Startford in the Connecticut General Assembly. Over the last year and a half since taking office, I have loved every moment and have dedicated myself to listening and learning from residents while navigating this role. During this session, we were able to accomplish a lot for the people of Connecticut, and I am incredibly proud of our work and of the opportunity to work alongside inspiring legislators.

The 2026 Legislative Session adjourned this week, on Wednesday, May 6th, at Midnight. It was an exciting and very productive Short Session, and we passed numerous pieces of legislation to address affordability, protections for residents, and so much more. Thanks to the continued advocacy from residents of all ages who met with me and my legislative colleagues over the last few months, we were able to deliver on meaningful legislation. It has been a true honor and privilege to serve as your State Representative and advocate for the residents of Stratford's 120th District.

The House was in Session Monday through Saturday this week, consisting of 12-16 hour days as bills were brought to the floor for debate and a vote in the House and the Senate. The 2026 Legislative Session will conclude on Wednesday, May 6th, at Midnight. We have just a few days left, and there is more work for the legislature to do. I am deeply grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve in the Connecticut General Assembly and represent Stratford, advocating for the needs of our neighbors and our community.

This week, we continued doing the people’s work in Hartford as the House was in Session Monday through Thursday, consisting of long days and nights. We passed numerous bills out of the House that will provide additional consumer and patient protections, gun violence prevention measures, standardized public health protections, and more. It has been a very busy and productive week, from debating on the House Floor to meeting with advocates in the final weeks of the session. Next week, we will be back up at the Capitol for Session, Monday through Saturday!

The Connecticut General Assembly is entering the last 3 weeks of session! It was a busy week of meetings here in the L.O.B. (Legislative Office Building) as we prepare for the House and Senate to be in session again next week, Monday, April 20th, through Thursday, April 23rd. Be sure to follow along all day on CT-N or YouTube and stay updated with the weekly CGA calendar here: www.cga.ct.gov. In this week’s email, you’ll find more detailed information on bills passed last week, financial relief opportunities for renters, ABLE CT tax advantage savings account information, CT DOT Stratford road work updates, and more!

This week, the House was in Session on Wednesday, April 8th, and Thursday, April 9th. I was honored to join Speaker Ritter during Thursday's session to lead the House Chamber in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Next week, the House will be in Session on April 8th and 9th as we head into the final weeks of the Short Session. Be sure to stay updated with committee meetings by checking the weekly CGA calendar here: https://www.cga.ct.gov/.

This week, the House convened on Wednesday, March 25th, to vote on 15 executive nominations, 20 judicial nominations, and a tentative agreement between the State of Connecticut and the Connecticut Employees Union Independent NP-2 Bargaining Unit (CEUI). On Thursday, the Senate convened to vote on the same. During Wednesday's House Session, I was thrilled to welcome Isabel Almeida, President and CEO from United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut to the House Floor.