Robin Comey

We advanced bills that support our elderly community and put the safety of our children first.

It’s been a busy week of session. We passed several bills, including one expanding access to absentee voting for all. There’s also some encouraging news on energy costs as lower electric bills may be on the horizon over the next few months. Don’t forget, you can safely dispose of unused or expired medications at Drug Take Back Day.

This week I hosted "Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars." A documentary film screening & panel discussion where Filmmaker Harvey Hubbell V follows a class of first-grade students over the course of a year as they learn to read using a new literacy approach. The film captures the challenges, breakthroughs, and transformative moments that define early reading development. Connecticut’s Renters’ Rebate Program is now open to eligible renters who are elderly or living with a disability and meet certain income requirements. April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and honor the experiences and identities of individuals with Autism.

Affordability remains a major challenge in our state, a breakdown of affordability proposals this legislative session. Be on alert about a texting scam involving Amazon. Plus, the northeast states are exploring advanced nuclear energy to prepare for increased energy demands in the future.

Proposed Voter Rights Bills that advanced are aimed at protecting our elections by preventing the interference or intimidation of voters. These measures are meant to ensure that the sacred right to vote is safeguarded without fear at home or at the polls. The state will implement new federal Workforce Pell Grants marking a major expansion of financial aid for short-term, career-focused training. Plus, save the date for a film screening and discussion on winning the reading wars.

Branford awarded funding for Long Island Sound Resilience Support Program. Warehouse Workers Rights legislation passed into law. Plus, celebrate National Agriculture Week by supporting local farms.

Girl Scouts visit the Capitol. Participate in Civic Learning Week by taking part in one of the many programs being offered. Celebrate Women's History Month and the women who have made contributions to our communities, our state, and our nation.

The House was back in session last week and we passed two bills. CT State Department of Education Survey for parents. Plus, Generation Power CT's Emergency Assistance Program is launching its final cycle of assistance.