Addressing CT's Student Loan Debt Crisis
March 4, 2022Did you know that from 2007 to 2020, student loan debt ballooned by 144% in the United States? In Connecticut, there are nearly 500,000 borrowers who have about $17.5 billion in student loan debt. The average borrower in the Class of 2020 graduated with an average of $35,853 in student debt. The cost burden of student debt can impact borrowers' ability to build wealth, contribute to their families, and engage with their community.
CT League of Conservation Voters Awards Rep. Paris a Perfect Scorecard for Votes on Environmental Bills
February 25, 2022The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters recently released its legislative scorecard for votes on key environmental bills during the 2021 legislative session. Rep. Paris received a 100 percent for his votes on these major issues.
February is Black History Month
February 1, 2022We celebrate the achievements, accomplishments and contributions Black Americans have made to this country, of which there are many, each February during National Black History Month. President Gerald Ford made it official in 1976.
Join Rep. Paris for a Virtual Coffee Hour
January 22, 2022If you have ideas for legislation for the 2022 legislative session or want to share your thoughts and concerns on state issues, I will be holding Virtual Coffee Hours during the first week of February.
Rep. Paris Appointed to the Appropriations Committee
January 10, 2022Speaker of the House Matt Ritter (D – Hartford) has tapped State Representative Corey P. Paris (D – Stamford) to serve on the Connecticut General Assembly's powerful Appropriations Committee.
Rep. Paris Hails State Bonding For Stamford
December 21, 2021I am pleased to share with you that today, the Connecticut State Bond Commission approved over $2.5 million for projects throughout our city.
Taking Strong Action on Climate Change
December 16, 2021The urgency of doing everything we can to protect our fragile environment is profound. We are seeing climate change's devastating effects all across our state, nation, and world, so we owe it to ourselves and future generations to take meaningful action now.
Winter Energy Assistance Programs
December 7, 2021Increasing fuel prices will present additional challenges for Connecticut residents to keep warm this winter season. For those who need help, I want to share information on energy assistance services available in the state.