Huge Investment in Our Children and Our Schools

February 10, 2023
I am proud to have voted on Thursday to support our students in a big way. We secured more than $27 million in special education funding that has been allocated to schools across the state, including $859,173 for Stamford. These investments ensure that all committed funding increases are being provided to our communities.
Additionally, we also voted unanimously to ensure every child in Connecticut can access free school lunches for the remainder of the school year. Equitable access to proper nutrition in school is necessary to supporting a child's ability to learn and thrive. The federal funding is coming in the form of $60 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.
 
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE
As we continue to progress steadily through the current session, it is important that we continue to build upon past legislative successes that have allowed Connecticut to keep moving forward.

On Thursday, we also voted to continue one of these successes by securing the fiscal guardrails that will help future generations. 
We are continuing to expand from our work in 2022.
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS NEXT WEEK
 
TALKS TO IMPROVE I-95 IN STAMFORD
You're invited to learn more about plans to improve I-95 in and around Stamford. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will be hosting two virtual public meetings for the I-95 Stamford Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) Study.

The meetings will be hosted on Zoom and by telephone on the following dates and times: 

  • Tuesday, February 28 at 12 pm
  • Wednesday, March 1 at 6:30 pm

You can get Zoom & call-in information by clicking here.
THE PEL study began last year. Researchers are looking at how to reduce traffic on I-95 between Interchanges 7-9. They're also trying to find a way to replace the I-95 bridge over Metro-North Railroad and Myrtle Avenue. CLICK HERE to learn more.

If you need American Sign Language interpretation or real-time audio translation in Spanish or Haitian Creole at either meeting, call CTDOT at (860) 594-2109 at least five business days in advance.
 
WINTER ESCAPE
Escape the cold and enjoy the "Winter Escape" at the Stamford Art Association. The exhibit will feature the work of 33 artists. You can either see their work in-person at the Townhouse Gallery or online.
  • Opening reception on Thursday, February 16
  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  • Exhibit will continue until March 19
  • Gallery will be open Friday through Sunday from 12 pm - 3 pm