Farley Santos

I want to take the time to wish you and your loved ones a happy holiday season. I hope this message finds you having a great end to the year.

Winter and colder temperatures mean rising energy costs, but there are several programs available to residents struggling to afford their heating bills.

Whether it be state assistance, protection from service shutoff, payment plans or energy efficiency improvements, there is a program that can help almost everyone.

Starting January 1, Connecticut college students will be able to benefit from a bill we passed to alleviate student loan debt. The reimbursement program, led by House Democrats and the first of its kind in the nation, provides up to $5,000/year for up to four years (up to $20,000) in loan forgiveness. Six million dollars has been allocated in the current budget cycle and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Effective January 1, 2025, the hourly minimum wage in the state will increase from $15.69 to $16.35.

I want to wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving. I hope you'll also shop small in the 109th District on Saturday!

The state recently allocated $30 million toward much-needed infrastructure repairs and improvements to our state parks and forests.

Access Health CT (AHCT) Open Enrollment period opened on November 1 and ends on January 15, 2025. Connecticut residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans or renew their coverage. Customers may also enroll in dental insurance through AHCT.

This week, the State Bond Commission approved $40 million in state funding that will be used to reopen the popular Time to Own program to a new round of applicants.