Marcus Brown

The 2026 Legislative Session has officially begun, all the links to stay informed and follow along. Details on the supplemental plan for Emergency Relief Funds in response to federal funding reductions. Join me and my colleague Rep. McCarthy-Vahey for a Legislative Coffee Hour.

House Reconvenes for Special Session: A Breakdown of the Bills Passed

There are important updates regarding SNAP benefits. Access Health CT’s Open Enrollment period begins Saturday, November 1. Also, if you’re in need of energy assistance, the Generation Power CT Emergency Energy Assistance Program will run from November 2–10.

A breakdown of some of the new laws effective October 1. It is Disability Employment Awareness Month in CT, links to available services in the state. Plus, all the information you need for COVID-19 vaccine acccess.

Bridgeport Public Schools bus service will be restored this fall following a negotiated transportation agreement led by the Connecticut State Department of Education.

Several new laws that were passed during the 2025 legislative session take effect on Tuesday, July 1.

As the CT Mirror’s budget reporter pointed out: “The state House of Representatives adopted a $55.8 billion two-year budget early Tuesday that invests in child care and K-12 education, provides a $250 tax cut to working poor families...”  Tax relief for working families; investing in education and special education; transformative funding for childcare and early childhood education; and standing up for nonprofit service providers are the pillars of the next state budget.

A breakdown of new laws that go into effect Jan. 1.