SNAP Cuts Under The Big Beautiful Bill, Legislative Update 10.24

October 24, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

As you may know, early voting is underway now through Nov. 2 in Connecticut for the Nov. 4 municipal elections. I have included locations below where New Britain residents can go and exercise their right. Make your voice heard. Your vote matters!

The federal government continues to attack middle and low-income families. It is a sustained effort. Hundreds of thousands of state residents are set to see their SNAP benefits cut at the end of the month. I go into more detail below and have included helpful resource information.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The New Britain police department is the place to safely dispose of your unused, unwanted, or expired prescriptions.

Lastly, the House will be holding a special session on November 12. Tune in if you can.

As always, feel free to call me at 1-800-842-8267 or email me at Manny.Sanchez@cga.ct.gov if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please like my official Facebook Page for regular updates.

Sincerely,

Manny Sanchez

State Representative
ABOUT THAT... BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL?

In a nutshell, it will harm many, including hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents who receive SNAP benefits....

Nearly 1 in 10 people in CT utilize these funds to pay for groceries, and grocery stores count on these dollars as part of their profit. So not having SNAP will drive grocery prices even higher.

For every dollar of SNAP, $1.54 to $1.80 is generated in economic activity. That generation supports farmers, local grocery stores, and the rest of the supply chain.

Any SNAP benefits loaded onto your EBT card will be good through 10/31, but most likely, not beyond that until further guidance is received and/or the shutdown ends.

United Way of Connecticut has published a list of resources to help HERE. You can find a pantry or mobile pantry on Connecticut Foodshare's website HERE.
 
EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY

Early voting for the Nov. 4 municipal elections is underway now through Nov. 2.

Early voting for the Nov. 4 municipal elections is underway now through Nov. 2. Hours are daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration will be available during early voting hours and on Election Day. 

The early voting location in New Britain is the Senior Center, at 55 Pearl Street and at Memorial Hall on the CCSU campus, 1615 Stanley Street.

I am including a voting guide that may also be of help to you. Please take this opportunity to make your voice heard!
 
SATURDAY: DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

Unused medications can be dangerous if left at home or thrown in the trash. Clean out your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of them this Saturday at the New Britain police department, at 10 Chestnut Street, on Drug Take-Back Day - no questions asked!
 
EMERGENCY ENERGY ASSISTANCE 

The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses.
 
Increasing energy costs are a challenge for many in the state, but through this program, GPCT has helped to provide families across Connecticut with secure access to heat, power, and water.

All GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income. Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill. 

For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when they are most in need. GPCT has three energy assistance cycles coming up, including Nov 2-10.

Remaining dates:

  • January 2-10
  • March 2-10 

To learn more about eligibility requirements and application materials, please click HERE.  
 
TEEN SAFE DRIVING CONTEST 

Create a brief standout video to promote safe driving and enter the Connecticut DMV-Travelers Teen Safe Driving Video Contest!

High school students ages 14 to 18 enrolled in a public or private high school located in Connecticut, or students ages 14 to 18 who are home-schooled in Connecticut. You and your team can win prizes and statewide recognition. 

The contest deadline is February 2026.

Click on the image below for more details.
 
REMEMBERING JACKIE ROBINSON

Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player recognized for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947, passed away at his Stamford home 53 years ago today. 

In addition to his many accomplishments as a player, Robinson fought against segregation off the field as much as he did on the field. Please click on the image below for more on the iconic Jackie Robinson in "Today in Connecticut History." 
 
NATIONAL DAY OF THE DEPLOYED 

Please join me in honoring those deployed far from home and the families who serve alongside them. We send our gratitude from every corner of Connecticut.  

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