Patricia Dillon

A new one-time grocery benefit of $300 each is being distributed to low-income Connecticut residents who have been pushed out of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to federal changes.

A new one-time grocery benefit of $300 each is being distributed to low-income Connecticut residents who have been pushed out of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to federal changes.

Happy Friday! I wanted to provide a quick update and share information on upcoming local events:

It was a very productive session; here is some information on important topics that I have worked on in recent months: plug-in solar and new student loan rules.

It's our democracy - fight to keep it. Happy 4th of July!

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, a holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates the resilience and contributions of the Black community. Let's continue to strive for equality, justice, and freedom for all.

I am proud to share that the state will make an additional investment of approximately $320 million into Connecticut’s Early Childhood Education Endowment.

Great news! At my request, the State Bond Commission awarded $243,000 to Edgewood Park for lighting and power access. Many residents in the area have advocated for more lights in the park, and I pushed for funding to make this a reality. Click here to read a New Haven Independent article about this issue.