New Laws Effective January 1
December 27, 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.
ArrayRx Update
December 1, 2023A BIG SUCCESS!
In just one month, more than 12,000 Connecticut residents have signed up for the ArrayRx drug discount program and HUNDREDS of prescriptions have been filled! That means big savings at the pharmacy counter for Connecticut residents.
SNAP Eligibility Change Benefits CT Residents
November 21, 2023Last October 2022, Governor Lamont increased the income eligibility limits for Connecticut’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). As a result, nearly 10,000 individuals in 4,980 households have benefited from the program.
Under the revised eligibility benefit levels, Connecticut residents qualify for SNAP if their monthly gross income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level.
November is National Diabetes Month
November 16, 2023It's National Diabetes month. I was diagnosed with type 2 some 12 years ago. Although I no longer take insulin, and deal with it through diet and exercise, I am personally aware of the costs of care. I did something about it for all who deal with diabetes.
Access Health CT's Open Enrollment Period is Now Open
November 1, 2023Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period for 2024 is now open. 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.
Town Hall at Western Connecticut State University
October 31, 2023On October 24, I joined State Rep Anne Hughes and State Rep Corey Paris, for a conversation about the relationship between WCSU, the City of Danbury and the State of Connecticut and WCSU's financial crisis.
We also talked about how the political system works in Connecticut and how constituents can make their concerns heard by their legislators to help set State policy. Click here to listen - https://soundcloud.com/wxci/town-hall-meeting-wcsu-financial-crisis-10-…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 31, 2023October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is unfortunately a universal issue that impacts people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Legislative Internship Deadline Approaching
October 23, 2023The Connecticut General Assembly's Internship Program is accepting invitations from college students for the 2024 Session.