Raghib Allie-Brennan

Last week was opening day of the 2026 Legislative session. My colleagues and I are gearing up for a busy short session, working hard to pass critical legislation through May 6th. It is truly an honor and a privilege to serve Bethel and Danbury in the Connecticut General Assembly.  

Last Thursday, the House was in session again for our first debate and vote of the session. The first order of business was a vote to extend the state's Emergency Response Fund established during the November 2025 Special Session. We voted to extend the fund, which shields Connecticut from federal funding cuts and protects vital health and human services for our communities. 

This funding supports:

• Food assistance
• Health care
• Energy assistance
• Housing
• Child care

These investments ensure Connecticut families don’t lose essential services amid federal chaos and uncertainty. This fund will be available through the end of the next fiscal year to quickly respond to additional federal funding reductions.  

It's easier than ever to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.

Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:  

• The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and their staff. Part of their duties includes writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language. Click here to check out their website. 
• You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA's official website. 
• Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, as well as House and Senate floor debates. 
• You can register to monitor any bill's journey through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change in the bill's progress. 
• Click here for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.

2026 looks to be a critical year for our state. I look forward to meeting the moment and tackling issues that will benefit our community as well as the state as a whole. Thank you to everyone in the 2nd who has reached out to my office over the past few weeks. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.