Protecting Seniors in Bristol
January 26, 2024I had the pleasure of speaking at the Bristol Senior Center about the state's new prescription medicine discount program, ArrayRX.
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 15, 2024On MLK Day, I attended the annual Rev. Dr. M.L. King and Rev. Dr. E.C. Whitehead Scholarship Breakfast hosted by the Greater Bristol Branch of the NAACP. I offered some thoughts that I hope will be something for Bristol to reflect on moving forward.
Significant Tax Relief for 2024
January 5, 2024I'd like to share some exciting news to start off the new year! As a result of fiscal responsibility and bipartisanship in 2023, I am pleased to announce that significant relief is on the way for many Connecticut taxpayers in 2024!
New Laws Set to Take Effect January 1
December 22, 2023As we ring in the new year, there are some laws that become effective on January 1 that were passed during the 2023 legislative session addressing key issue areas including early voting, health and mental health, and online privacy and data protection.
Energy Assistance Discussion
December 8, 2023I had a great time hosting the Energy Assistance Discussion at the Bristol Senior Center. Our special panelists, Operation Fuel, HRA of New Britain, and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), all contributed to a very informative conversation that I hope benefited everyone.
HRA of NB Gets IOREBTA Funds
November 9, 2023I have good news to share. The Housing Advisory Panel voted to approve one-time grant funding awards as part of the Interest on Real Estate Brokers Trust Account (IOREBTA) Program, which includes $10,000 for Human Resources Agency (HRA) of New Britain.
Disconnected & At-Risk Youth
October 25, 2023Connecticut-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.
New State Marketing Campaign Launches From Bristol
October 19, 2023This week, the state chose the Bristol Bazaar, a local business to announce a new branding and marketing campaign that will begin its promotion efforts at the beginning of November.