Dan Gaiewski

This week, the House and Senate met to pass several bills, which included additional aid to Connecticut's critical firefighter cancer relief fund, confirming judicial appointments, approving a labor contract with Judicial Marshalls, and establishing enforcement mechanisms for bottle redeemers who are coming from out of state. It was another productive day in Hartford on behalf of our district!

It was great to join my colleagues this week as we advocated for passage of a child tax credit bill that will be raised in the legislature this year.

The proposal calls for a fully refundable child tax credit of $600 per child, for up to three children, available to families earning up to $100,000 for single filers and $200,000 for joint filers. The measure would deliver meaningful, immediate relief to working families across Connecticut.

At a time of rising prices for all Americans, parents should never have to worry about putting food on the table or keeping their home warm, and this child tax credit is a great first step in providing that security.

It was great to join my fellow South Eastern Connecticut colleagues in the Legislature for a Meeting with the Mohegan Tribe leadership. It is vitally important for a partnership between the State and Mohegan Tribe so our communities can thrive. I look forward to future discussions on: Native American rights, Gaming, Job Creation and preserving the compact between the State and Tribe.

The House came back into session this week, where we will meet for the next three months to pass legislation to better our state. It was wonderful to see my colleagues and begin the work on behalf of our communities.

It's easier than ever to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.

Next week, the 2026 legislative session will officially get underway at the state Capitol. My legislative colleagues and I will begin several months of debate, deliberation, and decision-making on a wide range of key policy issues that will shape our state in the year ahead.

Watch the 2026 legislative session live on CT-N beginning Wednesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m., with coverage of opening day. Live streams of subsequent session days and committee meetings are also available at any time.

Governor Ned Lamont activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol today at noon, and it will remain in effect until noon on Wednesday, January 28, due to a blast of extremely cold air that will impact the state during this period.

Please be reminded that warming centers throughout the area are available for individuals and families in need. You can search for them here. These locations provide a safe, heated space during extreme cold conditions.

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a time to celebrate a life dedicated to service, courage, and hope. As we remember Dr. King’s powerful vision of equality and peace, we are called to carry his legacy forward through acts of kindness, justice, and community engagement.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that construction activities will continue on I-95 Northbound Gold Star Bridge in New London starting on Sunday, January 11 and be completed on Monday, January 12, 2026. This work is Geotechnical Subsurface Investigations, related to the rehabilitation of the Gold Star Bridge.