Remembering 9/11

September 9, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! I hope you have had a great week. Please keep reading for information about Walk Milford, special guests at the State Capitol, and more!

Remembering 9/11

Of the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11th attacks, 161 had ties to Connecticut. On this solemn anniversary, we reflect on the tragedy of that day and honor every life taken. We especially remember Richard Gabrielle of West Haven, and Michael Miller, Avnish Patel, and Seth Morris of Milford. Their loved ones are in our hearts today and always. We will never forget.

The Budweiser Clydesdales Visit Hartford

It’s always a special day when the Budweiser Clydesdales come to town! The team visited the Capitol today to highlight Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. It was an incredible experience supporting an even more incredible cause!

Walk Milford Challenge

A little rain couldn’t stop us from coming together to promote mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Grateful to Walks With Buddy and the Alexander Jordan Jamieson Foundation for hosting another meaningful and successful Walk Milford Challenge!

Town Aid Grant Increases

Connecticut’s Town Aid Road (TAR) grant program is growing, with state support rising from $60 million under the previous state budget to $80 million in the current budget. This funding boost represents a 33% year-over-year increase that will directly support the cities and towns with the costs of local road paving, maintenance, and safety operations.

It is the program’s largest investment in more than a decade, and helps towns repair roads faster, improve safety, and respond better to severe weather.

CT State Bond Rating Receives Upgrade

Connecticut received notification from Moody’s and Fitch this week that both rating agencies are upgrading the state’s bond ratings.

Moody’s is upgrading Connecticut from Aa3 to Aa2. Fitch is upgrading the state from AA- to AA. These upgrades mark the seventh and eighth credit rating increases during the Lamont administration. Prior to that, the most recent General Obligation bond rating upgrade the state received was in 2001.

These ratings upgrades will result in even greater demand for state bonds, creating both immediate and long-term savings for taxpayers, while freeing up resources for Connecticut to make critical investments in programs and people.