Mary Welander

I am excited to share that after continued advocacy and some conversations I was able to facilitate with our Congressional Delegation, an additional $1 Billion boost in federal funding to the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), allowing for more households to receive the benefit in the state, has been allocated as part of an emergency supplemental aid package.

This past week, Orange and the Race Brook School family lost a beloved member of their community.

On Monday, Governor Ned Lamont shared with me that he is approving $500,000 in a state grant to Woodbridge as a part of the $31.3 million in funding for 77 small towns in Connecticut to complete a wide variety of infrastructure improvements.

Connecticut is committed to ensuring that the polls are accessible to all voters and that you are fully able to exercise your voting rights privately and independently.

If you are a first-time homebuyer looking for the perfect house, or if you are already a homeowner but just need some assistance, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) is offering two programs that may offer the resources and assistance you need.

The application period for the 2022-2023 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) opened yesterday!

President Biden announced he will sign an executive order which will forgive up to $10,000 of student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 per year (and couples earning less than $250,000). Borrowers who received a Pell Grant may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 in loan forgiveness.

Connecticut's hospitality industry was hit hard by COVID-19. While many of our favorite restaurants, hotels, wineries, breweries, entertainment venues and more have made progress in their recovery, we know they're still trying to rebuild.