Al Paolillo

My colleagues and I have heard from cities and towns across Connecticut that special education costs are squeezing local budgets. Students and families are dealing with the repercussions of a broken system, and while the legislature considers long-term solutions for our special education system, we recognized our school districts needed immediate relief. That's why I proudly voted in favor of a bill to allocate $40 million for special education.

Governor Lamont announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures and breezy winds over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 6 p.m. on February 16 and remaining in effect through noon on February 22.

Black History Month is a time to rejoice, reflect, and remember that Black history is American history.

House and Senate Democratic leaders announced a major legislative proposal this week to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for healthcare providers.

Due to an updated weather forecast showing that the current stretch of brutally frigid conditions Connecticut is experiencing will continue for at least another day longer than anticipated, Governor Lamont is extending the duration of the state’s severe cold weather protocol to remain in effect until NOON on Saturday, January 25.

Due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of brutally frigid conditions over the coming days, Governor Lamont is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect at 6 p.m. on Sunday and remain in effect through noon on Friday.

On January 8, Representative Al Paolillo was sworn in to represent New Haven's 97th District.

New year, new laws - starting January 1, a number of new laws are set to take effect in Connecticut.