Raghib Allie-Brennan

This past week, I made two important votes—one to support increased special education funding and another to ensure essential services continue for those in need. Both decisions were guided by a commitment to fiscal responsibility, long-term sustainability, and ensuring real, lasting results for Connecticut residents.

On Monday, I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in funding to special education, giving immediate support to more than 140 school districts in our state and helping to provide the highest quality education for our students.

I want to take a moment to address Duracell’s recent announcement about relocating its Global Research & Development Headquarters from Bethel to Atlanta.

House and Senate leadership have announced that both chambers will vote next week on an immediate $40 million in state funding to support Special Education needs for the current fiscal year. This funding, allocated through the Excess Cost Grant program, will be distributed using a tiered reimbursement structure that prioritizes the most financially strained cities and towns. The House will convene on Monday, February 24, and the Senate on Tuesday, February 25.

I’m excited to share that today on the Insurance Committee, we unanimously voted to raise House Bill 6147 An Act Concerning Coverage for Medically Necessary Treatment in this State – the very bill I introduced after hearing about Daniel Pearson’s story. Daniel’s fight against insurance denials for life-saving care opened my eyes to the urgent need for change, and his courage inspired this legislation.

As your State Representative, I want to hear from you! Your feedback helps shape my priorities and the work I do at the State Capitol.

This week was packed with committee meetings and public hearings, and we’re making progress on key issues.

I had the pleasure of attending the Bethel Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning, hosted by La Zingara. It was an important gathering where we discussed a wide range of issues affecting our community – from electric rates and education funding to the town budget and healthcare.