Matt Ritter

Beginning May 1, enhanced free cancer screenings will be available to firefighters who experience repeated exposure to smoke, toxic chemicals, and carcinogens as they put their lives on the line to save others' lives and property.

We broke ground on Batterson Park (closed since 2015) in Farmington and New Britain

Three new state housing programs are designed to help increase homeownership opportunities throughout Connecticut.

Governor Ned Lamont, Senate President Pro Tempore Martin M. Looney (D-New Haven), and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) today announced that the State Bond Commission has approved the release of approximately $77 million in state funding to support the sixth round of grants under the Community Investment Fund 2030.

A new state program is already helping thousands of Connecticut residents eliminate crushing debt from outstanding medical bills.

Now that Connecticut has firmly established itself as the Pizza Capital, it’s time to select the state's favorite pizzerias and create a fun map so everyone knows where they are. 

Did you know that Connecticut farms employ 30,000 people and generate $4 billion each year to our state's economy?

Connecticut is home to some of the finest colleges and universities in the country, and this year's March Madness helps shine a light on some of our best.