Patricia Dillon

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) will begin today, June 1, a month earlier than usual, and will run through November 30, 2024. Eligible participants can visit certified farmers’ markets and farm stands to redeem benefits for local CT Grown farm products including fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and eggs (state funds only). Seniors may also purchase honey with their funds.

In the past week, some of the work of this session has borne fruit as the Governor has signed legislation adopted by the legislature.

I hope you have a safe Memorial Day with family and friends!

Connecticut is launching a new program that will expand health care to underserved communities while forgiving the student loans of health care workers.

Oystering was an important part of New Haven's history, and we are bringing back that history by reestablishing our oyster beds.

We’ve been working long hours but I wanted to give you some very quick highlights of the session before the weekend, with details to follow.

As the elderly population steadily grows, there is an urgency to provide resources and assistance to this community. During Monday's session, we took a significant step to achieving that goal by passing HB 5001, a top priority for House Democrats this session.

No one should have to choose between missing an important family event, going in to work sick and exposing others or taking a mental health day when needed. It's why we passed House Bill 5005 to allow for the accrual of paid leave, up to 40 hours each year, for those working at least 120 days annually. Businesses that already offer paid time off are exempt.