Weekly Capitol Update 1-24

January 24, 2025


 
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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! The 2025 legislative session is underway. My colleagues and I have broken out into our respective committees and are making sure bills are ready for the next part of the legislative process. 

Please see below to see what I've been up to in Hartford and in the 117th district! 
 
Around the 117th District
On Tuesday, the West Haven Delegation had a meeting with Mayor Borer, Superintendent Cavallaro, and his team. We had a productive conversation about the future of special education and essential resources for West Haven schools. I am excited for our delegation to continue working with the Mayor's office to ensure every student has the opportunities they deserve!
On Wednesday, I attended the CT Nonprofit Alliance Legislative Forum, which was held at Marrakech, a non profit based in West Haven. I had the opportunity to listen and engage in meaningful conversations at the CT Nonprofit Alliance Legislative Forum. It was great to hear from passionate advocates and answer questions about the issues that matter most to our nonprofit leaders.
I had the honor of attending the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. This event celebrated the incredible individuals and businesses that make our community shine! A huge congratulations to this year’s well-deserved award winners! 
 
At the Capitol
In addition to attending my committee meetings, I was also able to meet with members of the Child Tax Credit Coalition. We had an important discussion about how expanding the credit could provide much-needed relief to hardworking families across Connecticut.
 
Upcoming Events
The West Haven Delegation will hold a town hall on Wednesday, February 7 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. We will be available to listen to your concerns, as well as answer any questions you may have about the legislative process. Hope to see you there! 
The House of Representatives will be in session on Tuesday, January 28th. You can watch along live on ct-n.com.
Attention United Illuminating customers - PURA is currently reviewing an application for the company to adjust their rate case. There will be three public comment hearings over the next few months:
  • Monday, January 27 @ 5:30PM - Margaret Morton Government Center, 999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604
  • Monday, March 10 @ 5:30PM - Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
  • Tuesday, March 18 @ 12PM - REMOTE ACCESS: Meeting Registration - Zoom

Customers are encouraged to go on the record with comments by attending a public hearing or submitting comments in writing in the proceeding.

Click here if you want to learn more about rate cases. 
 
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct a virtual public information meeting concerning the pavement rehabilitation and safety improvements on Milford Parkway in Milford on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m.    

The public information meeting is being held to provide the local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. The meeting will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. A question and answer session will immediately follow the presentation, which will be recorded. For instructions on accessing the meeting and ways to provide comments and ask questions, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTMilford0083-0273.  

This meeting will also be livestreamed on the CTDOT YouTube channel; no registration is required. Non-English language closed captioning will be available on Zoom and YouTube. The recording will also be posted immediately following the meeting in the list of CTDOT virtual public meetings at portal.ct.gov/ctdotVPIMarchive.

Members of the public may submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments or questions by Wednesday, February 12 to DOTProject0083-0273@ct.gov, Michael.Laurice@ct.gov, or (860)-594-3199.  
 
The work we do here in Connecticut has never felt more important. One thing that undoubtedly makes our work better is when we hear from you – so I hope you’ll take my survey and reach out to me directly if I can ever be of any help.

Click here to access my survey. 
Sincerely,

MJ Shannon
State Representative
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