John Santanella

Last week, both the House and Senate convened at the State Capitol for a special legislative session to address a number of urgent and critical issues impacting Connecticut residents.

All Connecticut SNAP recipients have access to their FULL November benefits on their EBT cards.

On November 1, I joined Enfield Food Shelf, Inc. for an emergency food drive, planned in about one week, to help families facing the loss of SNAP starting that same day. And boy, did Enfield ever step up to help - the response was amazing!

A variety of local after-school programs around Connecticut are receiving a boost with a new round of state grants.

I need your help - we need your help. 3,000 people - including children, senior citizens, and veterans - are on the verge of losing SNAP benefits, due to the federal government shutdown. On Saturday, November 1, I'm joining the Enfield Food Shelf in hosting an URGENT food drive to collect food for families who may now have to turn to the food bank for help. 

Early voting for the 2025 municipal elections kicked off on October 20, allowing all registered voters to conveniently vote in person in their city or town prior to Election Day.

A new state online mapping tool helps residents and businesses to assess evolving property risks related to climate change such as flooding and wildfires.

Connecticut high school seniors with good grades can now earn automatic admission to several public and private colleges and universities through a new state initiative that makes applying to college easier.