Geraldo Reyes Jr

Connecticut families, currently on the waitlist, can start enrolling in the Care 4 Kids program, the state’s primary child care support program.

I was glad to see Governor Malloy sign the bipartisan budget I supported to close this year’s budget gap and move our state forward.

Gov. Malloy says he’s prepared to make compromises, but the GOP budget is unacceptable because it raises taxes, defunds pensions and takes money away from the state university system.

Now is the time to start thinking about applying for heating assistance. We are only a month or so away from cold weather.  If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.

Our neighbors, victims of Lounsbury Street fire, are still trying to get back on their feet.

The success of UTC and Pratt and Whitney is good news for the state of Connecticut. The CT-based company reported higher revenue in three of its four businesses: jet engine maker Pratt & Whitney, Otis elevator and UTC Climate, Controls and Security.

The state House of Representatives took a significant step toward solving the state’s fiscal crisis by securing a crucial piece of the budget puzzle – ratifying a concessions deal that is expected to save taxpayers $1.5 billion over the next two years.

House Democrats released a revised two-year proposed state budget that includes ideas from Democrats, Republicans and the governor, as well as input from municipalities, the business community, hospitals and other constituencies.