CURRENT NEWS

Follow the Budget Process

February 24, 2023

At the start of the month, the Governor presented his two-year budget proposal, which marked the first step in the complex budget process.

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Protecting Our Kids

February 17, 2023

Earlier this week, we were joined by Sofia Veronesi, a brave young woman who shared her story of relationship violence.

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Over $640K for Our Schools

February 10, 2023

I am proud to have been able to deliver over $640,000 for Derby, Hamden, Orange, and Woodbridge's special education funding needs, ensuring that all committed funding increases were provided to our district.

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Tax Credits & $290K in Grants for the Community

February 3, 2023

At their December meeting, CT Humanities (CTH) awarded more than $8.5M in operating support grants from the CT Cultural Fund (CCF) - approved in the budget I voted yes on last session - to non-profit museums and cultural, humanities, and arts organizations throughout the state.

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My Absence & Staying Up-to-Date with Session

January 27, 2023

On Wednesday, January 4 - Opening Day of Session - I stood to take the oath of office for my second term, and then immediately left to sit next to my beloved mother, Martha “Marti” Barrett as she passed away after many years of health struggles.

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Improving Fiscal Outlook for CT

December 9, 2022

I am pleased to report that responsible budgeting and major structural changes made to pension and teachers' retirements plans are putting Connecticut on much more solid fiscal ground and saving taxpayers billions in debt payments.

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More Tax Relief for CT Families

December 2, 2022

To continue our efforts in easing the burden on families, my colleagues and I Monday, voted to extend sweeping tax relief for the state, provide additional funding for energy assistance programs, and continue premium pay for frontline workers.

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