Bobby Gibson

If you need help with your federal and state tax returns this year, there are several free resources available to assist qualifying Connecticut residents.

February is Black History Month, a time when we celebrate the many achievements and contributions Black Americans have made to our country as we continue to reckon with the systemic racism from our past that is still prevalent today.

The 4th annual "Call Their Names" event will be held on February 26 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For this year's celebration, Dr. Benjamin Foster and I will honor pioneers in civic and political leadership. The honorees are as follows:

The 2026 session of the Connecticut General Assembly begins on Wednesday February 4 at the State Capitol.

From my family to yours - have a wonderful holiday season! No matter what you celebrate, I hope you are able to take the time to rest, relax, and spend time with your loved ones.

On Sunday, December 21, the Sankofa Kuumba Cultural Arts Consortium and I will hold our annual Kwanzaa celebration. There will be performances, as well as lessons about the principles of Kwanzaa.

Last week, the U.S. Senate failed to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. As a result, Governor Lamont announced that the state expects to spend roughly $70 million next year to make up for the loss. These funds will come from a $500 million contingency reserve we created during last month’s special session to address potential federal cuts to safety-net programs.

I will hold a press conference tonight at ACA Foods in Hartford to issue a statewide call for donations to support the Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Haiti and Cuba. Supplies and nonperishable food donations can be dropped off at ACA Foods. The press conference will begin at 6 PM.