David Michel

Stamford is getting much-needed state funding for our schools, affordable housing, and pedestrian safety.

Several critical benefits have come to end such as free bus service and extra SNAP payments. At the same time, right now we are raising awareness about sexual assault in order to support victims here in our state and around the world.

As we reach the end of the month, it's time to look forward to April where many fun activities will be happening in Stamford. We're talking about Health Equity Week, job opportunities at the Hub, and improvements to Ferguson Library.

Stamford is getting a major boost to the economy with the announcement of 39 new affordable housing units thanks to a state grant. We need to provide a lifeline to the homeless and others who are struggling to make ends meet.

The CT Office of the Arts is currently accepting submissions from anyone interested in a summer apprenticeship with a non-profit arts organization. Apprentices work 25 hours a week for 10 weeks and are paid $15 an hour.

I want to share my gratitude to those of you who came together on March 10 to stand up against a proposed bear hunting measure. Two weeks later, language was dropped from a bill that would have paved the way for killing bears.

March 8th is a day to celebrate around the world. It's International Women's Day and today is also a major festival for those who believe in Hinduism.

It’s a new and exciting week at the State Capitol. One of the state’s newest representatives, who was sworn in on Monday, is from Stamford!