Robin Comey

Great news for Branford school construction projects: an additional $29.4 million in state reimbursement funding has been approved. The Connecticut Higher Education Supplemental Loan Authority has launched a new state-based Graduate Loan Program. A High School Summer Pass to Fitness is being offered to teens. Plus, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, here are links to resources available for anyone who may be struggling or supporting a loved one who is struggling.

Commemorating Memorial Day with remembrance and gratitude for the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Absentee Voting for All is now law in Connecticut, and Funding for Dairy Farmers to support small, family-owned businesses.

The workers' rights bill has been signed into law. Plus, ways to Celebrate America's 250th.

End of Session Wrap-Up, highlights of the budget and key bills that passed. Plus, I was honored to receive the Children’s Champion Award.

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.