$46.6 Million to Support Small Business Growth in CT
November 1, 2022The state has announced a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut, specifically supporting small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support. This initiative will also support startup businesses, which is great news for our economy.
Student Loan Debt Relief Application Now Open
October 18, 2022Earlier this summer, the Biden Administration announced student loan debt relief, and I'm pleased to share that the application process is now open!
$11 Million in Federal Funding Boost for UniteCT
October 14, 2022UniteCT, which provides rent and utility assistance for households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, has been allocated an additional $11 million from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to supplement more than $400 million in federal funding previously allocated for the program that helps keep families safely housed.
Bonuses for CT Childcare Workers
October 11, 2022As a thank you for their tireless work, Connecticut childcare workers will soon receive bonus payments. Governor Lamont released $70 million in state funding for the Wage Supports for Early Childhood Educators program.
Advocating for Victims & Survivors of Domestic Violence
October 7, 2022Statistics show that 1 in 4 women & 1 in 7 men are affected by domestic violence every day. I am proud that Connecticut is at the forefront in addressing this issue, passing laws that offer more support and protection to victims and survivors of domestic violence.
Energy Assistance Program Gets Federal Funding Boost
October 4, 2022An additional $1 billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package recently approved by Congress.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 4, 2022Did you know that an estimated 3,550 Connecticut women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year? While anyone is at risk of developing breast cancer, it is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in American women, except for skin cancers. In the U.S., 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
New Laws Take Effect on October 1
September 29, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session.