Corey P. Paris

We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month. President Gerald Ford made it official in 1976.

If you have ideas for legislation for the 2022 legislative session or want to share your thoughts and concerns on state issues, I will be holding Virtual Coffee Hours during the first week of February.

Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D – Hartford) has tapped State Representative Corey P. Paris (D – Stamford) to serve on the Connecticut General Assembly's powerful Appropriations Committee.

I am pleased to share with you that today, the Connecticut State Bond Commission approved over $2.5 million for projects throughout our city.

The urgency of doing everything we can to protect our fragile environment is profound. We are seeing climate change's devastating effects all across our state, nation, and world, so we owe it to ourselves and future generations to take meaningful action now.

Increasing fuel prices will present additional challenges for Connecticut residents to keep warm this winter season. For those who need help, I want to share information on energy assistance services available in the state.

Good news! If you are looking for good, quality, healthcare the annual Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins this Monday, November 1 and runs through January 15, 2022. Residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance coverage for the 2022 plan year.

It's seems that almost every day we see stories about the continued increase of mental health issues in our society, especially in children. Factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning, and social media have all affected our children and their mental well-being. As a parent, it can be overwhelming and emotional task to ensure your child gets the help they need.