Josh Elliott

Celebrating Juneteenth which marks the end of slavery in our country.

This marks the third consecutive year of decreases of statewide overdose deaths, CT offers many resources for those seeking assistance. The CT State Library is offering Suggested Summer Reading Lists for all grade levels.

The 2025 legislative session officially came to a close, we advanced a budget that puts families first with affordable child care and a child tax credit, legislation that expands services to veterans, transportation bills that make our streets safer, plus reforms that will deliver relief to your electric bill.

Transforming Special Education to deliver better access to services, providing cost controls, and greater transparency. Also, the Housing Reform Bill represents a meaningful step forward in supporting housing needs like housing supply, streamlining regulations, protecting vulnerable residents, and empowering local communities with the tools they need to create solutions. Plus, a towing overhaul that makes it easier for people to get their towed vehicles back and requires towing companies to take more time and increase documentation during the sale process.

CT State troopers will be receiving raises for the next two years. Plus, the Governor made a Declaration of the Existence of Extraordinary Circumstances this week that led the House to work quickly and effectively to strengthen health coverage for nearly one million elderly, disabled, and low-income children. Lastly, there will be more Medical Debt Relief on the way.

A lot of bills passed the House this week including an education bill that honors civically engaged students, reforms crisis response drills, and much more.

Bills for Firefighter Cancer Relief, Healthcare for Seniors and protections for warehouse workers.

A detailed look at the bills passed in the House this week including the Hero Act. Plus, a New e-Apprenticeship System Program in Connecticut.