Christine Conley

We have made significant strides in supporting higher education and ensuring a brighter future with opportunities, support, and financial relief for our students.

During session, we successfully passed legislation that protects and supports individuals in the state who are in the twilight years of their life. Unfortunately, as the elderly population steadily rises, scam attempts against that community also increases. To help shield our older residents from being victimized, we passed PA 23-161, AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF SENIOR CITIZENS.

I'm so proud to announce two great funding items coming to Groton and New London to help our children.

Did you know residents in every town in the state have applied for CT Paid Leave? Approximately 66,000 workers in Connecticut have received over $375 million in benefits when they were unable to work due to qualifying health or family reasons.

I hope you'll join me and State Representatives Anthony Nolan and Aundré Bumgardner this Thursday, August 3 from 5:30 - 7pm at the Public Library of New London (63 Huntington St.) for an end of session wrap-up. This event is a great chance to meet with your representatives that serve Southeastern Connecticut, ask questions about our legislative session, and learn more about resources available to you. I hope to see you there!

My colleagues and I delivered on our promise to lower taxes for those who need the most help. According to a report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Connecticut is a leader on tax relief for low- and middle-income earners. While other states cut taxes for the wealthy and corporations, Connecticut stands out for providing nearly $500 million in relief for individuals and families.

During the 2023 Legislative Session, I worked with my colleagues to pass a new two-year state budget that stands up for consumers, including a freeze of scheduled increases on the diesel tax, which helps lower the price of groceries and other commodities while reducing the cost of doing business in Connecticut.

It was with great pride that I saw the State Bond Commission fund two critical projects in the 40th district: a $125,000 grant to support the relocation of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce from Waterford to downtown New London, and over $275,000 for new electric vehicle stations.