Dorinda Borer

With 69 members, the number of women elected in the Connecticut General Assembly is growing! This week, myself, my co-chair State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz and the Women's Bipartisan Caucus welcomed some of our newest members!

Deputy Speaker Training
Ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session, I was named Deputy Speaker of the House, one of the top leadership positions in the legislature. One of the primary duties is to preside over the House of Representatives when the Speaker is absent from the Chamber and I began training this week with my colleagues on fulfilling that duty.

Nonprofit Funding Help
Looking for nonprofit funding in 2023? See open grant opportunities from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven that are available to nonprofits serving its 20-town area. You can also watch a Grantseeker Information Webinar by clicking HERE.

Broker Academy Program
Access Health CT has established the Broker Academy Program to create a pathway for newly licensed insurance brokers by recruiting from and building the skillset of those who live and work in underserved communities throughout Connecticut. You can learn more by visiting the Broker Academy's website or by attending the next virtual informational session on February 7 from 6-7 p.m.. Click HERE to register for it.

Listen to the Radio
On Wednesday, I joined WICC's Melissa in the Morning to discuss the new Breast Cancer screening bill that went into effect on January 1. Click HERE to listen to my interview, which starts at the 28:44 mark.