Melissa Osborne

Connecticut's annual Sales Tax-Free Week is underway and runs through Saturday, August 23. It provides a chance to save money on back-to-school shopping or treating yourself.

Join me and Sen. Paul Honig for a post session legislative update on Monday, July 7th, from 5:30–6:30 P.M. at the Simsbury Public Library.

Our state budget invests in child care, K-12 education, and special education, while providing tax relief for working families and supporting nonprofit service providers.

We advanced bipartisan legislation addressing the mental health crisis among teens using social media. The House also voted to strengthen healthcare for Connecticut's seniors.

The House approved the Connecticut Hero Act, which makes important changes to better serve our veterans and their families. I recently had a look at the state’s new voting machines, which will ensure secure elections.

I invite you to join me for an open and engaging discussion over coffee about the issues facing our state and my legislative priorities for the current session. I joined fellow lawmakers and advocates to reaffirm our commitment to safeguarding Connecticut residents' rights and the rule of law.

The Trump Administration is cutting approximately $150 million in federal funding to Connecticut, jeopardizing critical public health, mental health, and addictions services. Medicaid could also get slashed, which would disproportionately hurt low-income children, families, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities.

I was proud to vote for a bill allocating $40 million in immediate relief to cover special education costs for school districts and a measure supporting our veterans.