I was honored to join my colleagues at the State Capitol on Wednesday to officially launch a new legislative session. We are united thanks to a strong sense of camaraderie and a shared passion to pass impactful legislation that strengthens Connecticut and supports our communities. Over the coming months, I will work tirelessly on both sides of the aisle to turn our priorities into action.
On Opening Day, I had the privilege of welcoming my "security detail" to the House Chamber, my beautiful granddaughter, Veda! She was proudly rocking the sunglasses and soaked in the positive energy of the room, making it a truly unforgettable moment for our family.
I'm grateful to my colleagues for their warm applause and for helping make Veda's visit to the Capitol so meaningful. Please visit my Facebook page to watch a video of this special moment. |
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| Governor Ned Lamont then delivered his State of the State Address, outlining his budget proposal, including free school breakfast for all K-12 public school students and free lunch for students who currently qualify for reduced-priced lunches. I support these ideas as the House crafts its own proposal. |
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| The governor later highlighted Connecticut's continued fiscal responsibility, including progress in paying down long-term pension debt and maintaining a strong financial foundation. |
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| On Thursday, I joined the General Assembly in approving legislation to continue using the Emergency State Response Reserve through the end of the 2027 fiscal year. We passed the bipartisan $500 million fund, created during a special session last year, to help offset federal cuts to vital services, such as health and child care, that protect our most vulnerable residents. So far, the state has allocated more than $185 million to backfill unexpected cuts from Washington. |
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As the session gets underway, please consider utilizing available resources to follow along and make your voice heard. Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:
- Read summaries of bills from nonpartisan and unbiased researchers from the Office of Legislative Research
- View the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events on its schedule
- Follow CT-N for live coverage of meetings, House floor debates, and more
- Click here to register to monitor any bill's journey in the legislative process
- Click here for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing
These resources ensure you are engaged in our democracy.
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