Updates from State Rep. Gregory Haddad for May 23, 2025

May 23, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

As of today, we less than two weeks left until the end of session. Each day, we continue to debate legislation and some bills have been approved by the House and are headed to the Senate for passage.
 
This week, we passed workers’ compensation legislation that, had we not acted, would have resulted in a potential 265% increase in workers’ compensation benefits, which would have cost Connecticut businesses millions of dollars. We also approved legislation to cover the Medicaid shortfall that occurred in the current budget. Like many other expenses we are required to pay, covering the cost of this shortfall is critical to future budgets.
 
As always, if there is anything I can help you with or any questions you may have about upcoming legislation, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at gregg.haddad@cga.ct.gov.
 
 

Medical Debt Relief

Medical debt relief is coming to more than 100,000 Connecticut residents.
 
I’m proud to share that the second round of medical debt relief is on the way  — funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and made possible through our partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
 
What to expect
Keep an eye out for an official letter from Undue Medical Deb. THIS IS NOT JUNK MAIL! There is no application process, no catch, just relief.
 
Who qualifies?

  • Individuals earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level
  • Those whose medical debt equals 5% or more of annual income

 This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to health equity, financial relief, and a more compassionate healthcare system for all Connecticut residents. View a sample of what this letter looks like at https://shorturl.at/6XUQs.
 

New Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education has announced their selection for the next Superintendent of Mansfield Public Schools. Congratulations to Candace Morell, who has served as a Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal and Director of Teaching and Learning within the district.
 

Mansfield Memorial Day
Parade and Ceremony

The Mansfield Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 26, at 9 a.m. The parade will travel from the intersection of Route 195 and Bassetts Bridge Road in Mansfield Center, down Cemetery Road to the ceremony site at the new Mansfield Center Cemetery.

In the event of rain, a ceremony will be held at the Mansfield Middle School gymnasium.
 

Farmers Market

The Storrs Farmers Market is exhibiting every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. outdoors at Town Hall. Don't forget to stop by and see the great things on offer.
 

Pride Month Events

Mansfield Youth Services is hosting a Flag Raising Ceremony for Pride Month on Monday, June 2, at 4:30 p.m. outside Town Hall. 

There will be a Pride Celebration Night on Friday, June 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Betsy Paterson Square. 

All are welcome to both events.
 

As always, if you have any comments, questions or concerns, please reach out to my office.

Sincerely,

State Representative Gregg Haddad

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