Susan Johnson

State Senator Cathy Osten joins me for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to discuss Connecticut's improving financial circumstances.

Since applications for the CT Child Tax Payment opened to the public on June 1, more than 90,000 households have filed to receive the $250 per child tax payment (up to three children). This was included in the $650 million tax relief package that House Democrats approved as part of the 2022 state budget to give much-needed financial relief and flexibility to working families across Connecticut.

On Thursday, June 16 at 4;30 p.m., join the Windham/Willimantic Branch of the NAACP and Town of Windham for its Juneteenth Flag Raising at the Windham Town Hall!

David Foster of the Shaboo All Stars joined me for this episode of "Let's Talk About It" to promote the Shaboo Concert. The concert was held in memory of Michael Finnigan to benefit the Covenant Soup Kitchen.

ParkConneCT, a transportation service that offers fare-free buses to Connecticut beaches and state parks, is now open for the summer season. This expanded service will run through Labor Day. ParkConneCT makes our state parks and beaches more accessible, ensuring that all residents will be able to enjoy Connecticut's beautiful outdoor offerings.  

On this episode of "Let's Talk About It" we discuss great community events. We also discuss initiatives the Connecticut General Assembly passed to expand access to community college, address children's mental and behavioral health, and more during the 2022 session.

On Wednesday, three transformative pieces of legislation were signed into law so that our children can access the care they need to be their best, authentic selves.

Connecticut's general obligation bond outlook was just raised from stable to positive by the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P). This pivotal economic news is due to our historic payments toward our unfunded liabilities, a record rainy day fund and smart investments in the future of our state.