Matt Blumenthal

We are putting an emergency response fund to good use by committing $70 million to offset the cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies when they are set expire at the end of the year. This will protect thousands from anticipated, steep premium increases in 2026.

I would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you're surrounded by family, friends, or having a moment of quiet reflection, I hope this holiday brings you peace and happiness. 

In a special legislative session last week, we delivered meaningful progress for every person seeking justice, safety, and dignity in our courthouses, especially in Stamford.

I was proud to join my colleagues in the legislature last week for a special session to debate and pass several important bills – including one on housing affordability and another helping offset federal budget cuts.

There are a number of resources available to help those struggling to pay their heating bills this winter. Generation Power CT, the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, and Eversource are offering vital support.

Open Enrollment for Access Health CT's health and dental insurance begins Saturday, November 1. State officials encourage residents to hold off on enrolling as U.S. Congress debates health care premium price increases starting January 1.

Connecticut has earned another credit rating boost thanks to our strong budgets, aggressive pension liability payments, and steady revenue growth.

On September 11, we pause to honor the memory of all the victims and the countless lives forever changed 24 years ago. The Stamford Fire Department will host a memorial ceremony tonight at 7 p.m. at Woodside Fire Station 5.