Larry B. Butler

The next Emergency Energy Assistance cycle will be open from September 1st-15th. Generation Power CT (GPCT) has (3) application cycles: September 1-15, 2026; December 1-15, 2026; March 1-15, 2027. Applications are only open during these specific timeframes.

Back-to-school mornings can be hectic for families, getting everyone dressed, packed, out the door, and where they need to be on time. This school year, every Connecticut student can start their day with a free breakfast, thanks to the $12 million in funding we secured in the state legislature to provide universal free school breakfast throughout the 2026–27 school year.

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is hosting a summer symposium on “The State of Our Vote: Policy, Progress, and Protections in America,” on Aug. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Room 2C of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.

As we commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary, this Fourth of July offers a unique opportunity to reflect on America's remarkable journey. We honor the vision, courage, and sacrifices of those who founded our republic, while recognizing the generations who have helped shape and strengthen our nation.

Several new laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session will take effect on July 1, bringing important changes for Connecticut residents.

As we celebrate Juneteenth, which is tomorrow, we honor the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Americans learned of their freedom — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

I applaud the State Bond Commission for approving $9.55 million in state funding to help transform Waterbury and drive economic growth. This investment will support critical development projects, strengthen infrastructure, and create new opportunities for residents, businesses, and the community’s future.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is moving forward with a plan to improve safety and traffic in Waterbury on Route 8 and West Main Street. Here’s what it will look like: