Antonio Felipe

Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period for 2024 opens this Wednesday, November 1. During this period, individuals can enroll for the first time, renew their coverage, and explore the various policy options to see which will be the most beneficial.

Recently, the CTLCV - Connecticut League of Conservation Voters released its annual Environmental Scorecard. The legislation included in the scorecard represents a diverse set of environmental concerns. I'm pleased to report I received a 96% rating from CTLCV.

There will be a Veteran and Military Affairs Committee Informational Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 8th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. You can attend in person at the Legislative Office Building (300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford) in Room 2C or via Zoom.

Connecticut-based Dalio Education recently released a report it commissioned that focused on "disconnected and at-risk youth" and found more than 63,000 young adults were disconnected, and 56,000 students were at risk between 2021 and 2022, according to the compiled data.

It is important that workers in all our communities are aware of the Paid Family Medical leave program and qualifying guidelines. For covered workers, CT Paid Leave allows you to take the time you need to address your own health conditions - or those of your family - without worrying about lost income while you are away from work.

A number of new laws that are effective on October 1st were passed during the 2023 legislative session that address several issue areas to improve our great state.

I am happy to announce that the State of Connecticut's Community Investment Fund 2030 (CIF) has approved a $22.5 million grant application to fund the demolition and abatement of the decommissioned PSEG Harbor Station coal plant in Bridgeport.

Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for everyone.