Energy Assistance Program is Now Open

November 7, 2025

Dear Neighbor,

I hope you have had a great week. Next Tuesday is Veterans Day. To the brave Americans who have helped preserve our freedom, we thank you for your service.

Please keep reading for information about special session, Alzheimer's Awareness Month, and more!

Henkel Tour

Earlier this week, I toured Henkel's North American R&D facility in Trumbull. It was fascinating to see the step-by-step process of how innovative ideas are developed and turned into real products.

Visiting Yale School of Nursing’s New Center for Aging Well

Last week, I joined several legislative colleagues for the opening of Yale School of Nursing’s new Center for Aging Well. It was inspiring to see the groundbreaking work being done to improve care and advance research for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Energy Assistance Program is Now Open

The Generation Power CT Energy Assistance program is now open for eligible Connecticut households.

Applications are open through Monday, November 10th. Click here to learn more and apply.

Milford Schools Named "Schools of Distinction"

Great news! Seven Milford elementary schools have been designated as "Schools of Distinction" by the Connecticut Department of Education. Congratulations to the students, staff and teachers - your hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed.

OEC Survey

The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is seeking parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 0-5 to help improve programs and early childhood services. Take the quick survey and share your needs for childcare, experiences with early childhood services, challenges faced when accessing care, and what matters the most when it comes to childcare.

You can use the QR code below, click here, or click the graphic below for the survey. For questions, call 860-249-1551.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November is newly proclaimed Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Connecticut.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects about 90,000 Connecticut residents, and for every person living with the disease, there are countless family members, friends, and care partners who are providing ongoing support.

During the 2025 session, we passed legislation to ensure insurance coverage of biomarker testing starting next year and established Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Task Force to examine needs and review available services and also develop a State Alzheimer’s Plan.

Gen Z Listening Session

The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity (CWCSEO) is hosting a special virtual listening session for those who identify as GEN Z - high schoolers, college students, young adults on November 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please come ready to share about issues impacting you and your community. The information you share will be used to inform policymakers and CWCSEO's work and ensure that the voice of Connecticut residents is the commission's central focus and priority.

Click here to register.