New Laws Taking Effect in the New Year
December 15, 2022As we prepare to ring in the new year and welcome the start of 2023, a number of laws passed will take effect when the clock strikes midnight on January 1st!
Meskers Appointed Chair of Commerce Committee
December 8, 2022I am honored and excited to be appointed Chair of the Commerce Committee and am looking forward to working with the administration and furthering its pro-business agenda. I thank Speaker Ritter and Majority Leader Rojas for placing their confidence in me to lead this Committee.
Improving Fiscal Outlook For Connecticut
December 8, 2022I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirements plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.
Special Session
December 1, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief. A bipartisan bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Lamont extends the current suspension of the gasoline tax, provides additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continues premium pay for frontline workers.
$46.6 Million to Support Small Business Growth in CT
November 14, 2022The state has announced a five-year, $46.6 million investment to expand small business assistance programs across Connecticut, specifically supporting small business owners who may have previously experienced barriers to accessing financial support. This initiative will also support startup businesses, which is great news for our economy.
Access Health CT's Open Enrollment Period Opens November 1
October 28, 2022Access Health CT's (AHCT) Open Enrollment Period will open on Tuesday, November 1. During this period, individuals can renew their coverage, explore the various policy options for the first time or see if they can save money.
Application for Student Loan Debt Relief Now Open
October 20, 2022Earlier this summer, the Biden Administration announced student loan debt relief, and I'm pleased to share that the application is now open!
New Laws Take Effect on October 1
September 29, 2022This weekend, several new laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1. These laws are a result of my colleagues' hard work during the 2022 session.