February is American Heart Month
February 7, 2023The month of February is dedicated to American Heart Month, a month long awareness campaign in support of over 120 million Americans currently living with a cardiovascular condition, and to educate ourselves on ways we can prevent and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Putting a Spotlight on Cervical Health Awareness Month
January 26, 2023January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 14,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer each year, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening.
Special Session Vote Helps Struggling Families
December 1, 2022With many families in Connecticut facing added financial strain due to rising prices, the legislature went into special session earlier this week to provide some relief.
Waterbury Delegation Welcomes $10 Million for Freight Street Corridor Redevelopment
September 28, 2022The Waterbury delegation in the Connecticut General Assembly welcomed the Community Investment Fund 2030 board’s approval of $10 million toward the city's Freight Street Corridor Redevelopment Project.
HB 5001: An Act Concerning Children's Mental Health Passes in House
April 28, 2022In the House on Wednesday, we passed a historic bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the immediate, intermediate and long-term needs of the children's mental and behavioral health system in Connecticut, a priority during the 2022 legislative session.
Gas Tax Savings and More for CT Residents
March 23, 2022Today, the House of Representatives passed an emergency bill, which will ease some of the financial crush on Waterbury residents and working families whose wallets and budgets have taken a hit due to rising gas prices and record-breaking inflation levels.
City of Waterbury, Board of Education Announce Waterbury Promise Scholarship
December 21, 2021I want to call your attention to a dynamic new partnership that is set to help Waterbury's high school students realize their college promise.
Energy Assistance Available
November 12, 2021After 18 months, the pandemic moratorium on utility service disconnections ended on September 15 for residential non-hardship customers. Thankfully, there is help available.