Additional SNAP Benefits for CT Kids
August 11, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), this week announced that $8.8 million in special food assistance benefits is scheduled to be distributed Sunday, August 13, 2023, to the families of 57,313 children under age 6 who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Resources for the Upcoming School Year
August 10, 2023It’s that time again when we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations; I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.
Back to School Drive
July 12, 2023The Norwalk democratic state legislative delegation will host a back-to-school supplies/ backpack drive in partnership with Open Doors to help area families in need.
New Laws Effective July 1st
June 28, 2023A number of new laws, that my colleagues and I worked on during the 2023 legislative session to implement meaningful change in our state, will take effect in Connecticut on July 1.
The Budget We Passed Promotes Fiscal Stability & Responsibility
June 6, 2023After months of negotiations, the House of Representatives delivered a state budget that includes the largest income tax cut in the state’s history and significant increases in funding for local schools, also known as Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funds.
Rep. Simms Fights for More Commuter Rail Funding
May 24, 2023In the proposed budget we are reviewing in Hartford, service on the New Haven line will drop to 86 percent starting July 1. We will go from 309 trains daily to 260.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 15, 2023For the past 20 years, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has recognized Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) every May to increase awareness about the vital role mental health plays in our overall health and well-being.
If you or someone you know is mentally struggling, please know that you are not alone and no-cost help is available by phone, when and if it's needed.