Connecticut Department of Agriculture Awards Enhancement Grants to New Haven
March 26, 2024Good news! Agricultural Enhancement Awards to New Haven:
HB 5001 - Protecting and Prioritizing Seniors
March 25, 2024Great news! The Aging Committee approved HB 5001, an omnibus bill that will provide further support to our seniors.
Celebrating Women's History Month
March 8, 2024March is Women’s History Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role women have played in American history. It’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and learn more about their contributions. This year’s theme is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which recognizes women throughout the country who believe a positive future can only be achieved by eliminating bias and discrimination from our society.
Early Voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election Begins March 26
February 29, 2024Connecticut's Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, April 2. For the first time in our state's history, residents will have the option to vote early. Early voting will help increase accessibility to ballot box.
Environmental Committee Work
February 16, 2024The legislative session is now underway. My colleagues and I are meeting in our respective committees to craft and debate legislation. Today, I will highlight the work of the Environment committee.
Millions Approved for Home Heating Assistance
February 14, 2024Today we approved $17 million in additional cold weather heating assistance funds – many residents and families who receive assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or Operation Fuel will have access to funds to ensure they can heat their homes through the cold weather season.
February is Black History Month
February 1, 2024February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions of individuals from the Black diaspora, as well as reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today. The theme for this year's month-long celebration is “African Americans and the Arts,” which spotlights Black Americans who excelled in various fields of creative expression, and the influence they have on our country's culture.
Department of Agriculture Grant Opportunity
January 30, 2024The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg), on behalf of the CT Food Policy Council, announces the competitive solicitation process to award funds to Connecticut organizations and groups involved in food system policy or creating innovative, localized, programming in their respective communities to increase food access and address food insecurity through the Food System Capacity Building Grant. Applicants must submit a completed application by March 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. using Cognito Forms.