Gary Turco

Children are returning back to school, however in these final days of summer many of them are still hungry and could use your help.

A recent study showing Connecticut student’s having the highest student loan debt in the U.S. - I am pleased that major accomplishments that make higher education more accessible and affordable last session will help to address this issue.

Summer is coming to a close and kids will soon be heading back to school. To help working families prepare – and save – Connecticut offers its annual Sales Tax Free Week. From Sunday, August 18 through Saturday, August 24, you can save on clothing and footwear - and send your kids back to school in style! 

We had an excellent Youth Forum at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library! Thanks to all the young participants and colleagues that participated to make this a successful event.

The 2019 legislative session was demanding as ever and I’m grateful my colleagues and I were able to pass a balanced state budget that helps workers and people on fixed incomes, encourages economic growth and makes critical investments for our state – and all without raising our income tax.

President Trump’s latest attack on working families could result in over 11,000 Connecticut residents losing access to food assistance.

We’re just a few days away from a new law taking effect that will help contribute to a better environment. Our statewide efforts to curb the use of single-use plastic bags goes into effect on Aug. 1.

The Transition Academy provides indispensable learning tools that give students a better opportunity to become productive members of society. I am pleased we approved funding that also helps with the overall completion of our town hall project.