Stand Down 2023
September 8, 2023The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for its annual STAND DOWN event which will be held at five regional locations on Friday, September 22, from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
CT Energy Assistance Program is Now Open
September 7, 2023I know the last thing you're probably thinking of is winter, but...The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs of heating their homes.
Additional SNAP Benefits for CT's Children
August 11, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), has announced that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Join Me Sunday for Office Hours at Canton Farmers Market
August 2, 2023Join me for office hours at the farmers market! I'll be at the Canton Farmers Market on Sunday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Come visit my booth & chat about your suggestions & concerns.
Standing up for CT Consumers by Freezing the Diesel Tax
July 14, 2023Our state budget was crafted with middle-class tax relief and investments that grow our economy, protect our quality of life, and make Connecticut more affordable for everyone.
Summer at the Museum is BACK!
July 5, 2023Under the program, Connecticut children 18 years of age and under – plus one accompanying adult – can receive free admission to any of the participating museums, including historic house museums, historic sites, historical societies, art museums, children’s museums, science centers, special-interest museums, natural history museums, university museums, arboretums/botanical gardens, and zoos.
Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Student Loan Forgiveness Program
June 30, 2023I join fellow HB 6901 co-introducers Reps. Paris, Palm & Turco on this statement regarding today's Supreme Court decision on the student loan forgiveness program.
New Laws Set to Take Effect July 1st
June 28, 2023A number of new laws that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.