State Capitol Update For The Week of February 13
February 13, 2026
Dear Friend,
This is my State Capitol update for the week of February 11.
Click the image below to view my video on this week’s events.
Here’s a list of today’s topics:
- Staying Connected this Session. Click here.
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program. Click here.
- Nominations for International Year of the Woman Farmer. Click here.
- Northwest Corner Events. Click here.
Staying Connected This Session
It's easier than ever to follow along and get involved. There are several resources you can utilize that will help you stay updated on the legislative process as it unfolds in Hartford.
Here's how you can stay connected and actively participate:
- The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) provides nonpartisan and unbiased research to members of the General Assembly and its staff. Part of OLR's duties include writing bill analyses, which are summaries of bills in plain language.
- You can view the Connecticut General Assembly's upcoming events by checking out its schedule on the CGA official website.
- Follow CT-N for live coverage of committee meetings, press conferences, as well as House and Senate floor debates.
- Click here to register to monitor any bill's journey as it goes through the legislative process. By signing up, you can enter the bill number and receive real-time updates. Stay informed with email notifications whenever there's a change.
- Click here for information on how to testify on a bill at a public hearing.
Together, we can ensure all voices are heard.
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The public hearing schedule for the week of February 16th is below. Show up, stay informed, have your voice heard!
Student Loan Reimbursement Program
The Connecticut Student Loan Reimbursement Program has opened a new grant round and is now accepting applications for student loan payments that were made during the 2025 calendar year! Please visit the Connecticut Office of Higher Education website to check if you are eligible and to access the application.
ICYMI - Nominations Open for International Year of the Woman Farmer
In 2025, the United Nations voted to declare 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer. The U.N. thought it was important to highlight the role women play across food systems, while also acknowledging the specific changes they may face.
To celebrate, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture is collecting stories statewide to amplify the voices of women farmers. Click here to nomination form.
ICYMI
The Sharon Energy & Environment Commission, Sharon Land Trust, and the Sharon Audubon Center are hosting a free, three-part lecture and workshop series focused on the role native and invasive plants play in shaping our local landscapes.
Led by organic land care expert Michael Nadeau, the series is designed for homeowners, landowners, and professional landscapers seeking practical, science-based guidance on managing invasive species and supporting native plants.
Participants may attend one, two, or all three sessions—each workshop stands alone, while together they provide a deeper understanding of how land care choices can improve habitat, biodiversity, and long-term landscape health.
The next event, Villains In Your Backyard: Practical Strategies For Managing Invasive Plants On Your Land, will be held on Saturday, February 21.
Click here to learn more.
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It is my honor to represent our district. I look forward to hearing from you about the issues raised in this newsletter, or any other topics you think I should know about. You can email me at maria.horn@cga.ct.gov or call me at (860)-240-8585. Thanks for reading, and I wish you a safe weekend.
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Sincerely,
Maria Horn
State Representative
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