Michael DiGiovancarlo

Applications are now being accepted for Connecticut’s free community college program. The deadline for the upcoming school year is TOMORROW July 15.

Over 100 new laws in Connecticut go into effect TODAY. These laws mark the tireless work put in by my colleagues and I over the past few months. We all worked hard to listen to your concerns in order to advocate for you in Hartford.

Last week, Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of the State of Connecticut’s “Rock the Shot” promotional campaign to encourage Connecticut residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by giving away pairs of tickets to concerts happening throughout the summer and fall in the state.

Governor Ned Lamont yesterday signed legislation enacting a biennial state budget for fiscal years 2022 and 2023 that was approved by the Connecticut General Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support and makes significant investments in education, healthcare, childcare, workforce development, cities and towns, and nonprofit social service providers while not raising taxes.

With the 2021 legislative session behind us, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the work we were able to accomplish that I believe will directly benefit Waterbury.

As we approach the end of our 2021 Regular Legislative Session, I couldn’t be more proud of the work we have been able to accomplish as we all learned new and unprecedented ways to stay connected with each of you.

Local businesses are at the heart of every community in Connecticut, but sadly over the past year, they have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.

Anyone living in Connecticut can now save on the cost of insulin by accessing an ID card through the State of Connecticut Drug Discount Program, regardless of insurance status or health care provider.